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Autism, Self-Harm & Mental Health
Written & delivered by people with lived experience

What is autism?
How does it present?
How does one experience autism?
How does autism affect one's mental health​?
​Why is self-harm common amongst autistic people?
​We offer honest, unique, real, in depth training that makes an impact, written and delivered by people with lived experience of autism, mental ill health and self-harm.
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This interactive workshop is 3.5 hours long
​Training objectives:
  • Develop a deeper understanding of autism and its varied presentations.
  • Learn why autistic people are at higher risk of experiencing mental health challenges and self-harm
  • Explore how autism can affect daily life and wellbeing
  • Build confidence in recognising autistic behaviours and offering person-centred, holistic, trauma-informed support
​Content:
  • What causes autism
  • Noticeable signs
  • Pros and cons of getting an autism diagnosis
  • Support needs
  • Managing sensory overload
  • Masking
  • Autism and mental health
  • Autism and self-harm (incl. eating disorders)
  • Autism and LGBT+
This workshop is not available for individual bookings yet
Face-to-face
Private group booking 

Minimum number: 6
Maximum number: 15
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  • Face-to-face at our training room in South Leeds: £500 + half-price room hire & drinks T&C: payment by invoice
  • Face-to-face at a venue of your choice - £500 + travel costs. T&C: If travel time required is more than 1 hour there is a surcharge of £50. Payment by invoice
Virtual (Zoom)
Private group booking 

Minimum number: 6 
Maximum number: 15
£50 per person T&C: if fewer than 6 attend on the day you will be charged for 6. Payment by invoice
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​Registered charity in Scotland No SC052466

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Battle Scars
Onward Mental Health & Wellbeing Hub
Onward House
Millshaw Park Way
Leeds LS11 0LS
​​email: [email protected]
for enquiries about room hire/rental: [email protected]

​Tel (information & admin line only): 07410 380747 - office hours
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  • Home
    • About us >
      • Our vision, mission & values
      • News
      • Our reports
    • Definition of self-harm
    • Support us >
      • Membership
      • Volunteer
      • Feedback about services
      • Donations
      • Wristbands
      • Social media
    • Contact us
  • I self-harm
    • Virtual support groups UK 18+
    • F2F support groups Leeds adults >
      • Daytime f2f group 18+
      • Evening f2f group 18+
      • Daytime f2f group 50+
    • 16-25s support group Leeds
    • LGBTQ+ f2f group
    • Other groups/activities
    • FRESH phone contact
    • Under 16's
    • Workbook for 10-17 year-olds
    • Facebook support group worldwide
    • Addiction programme
    • Resources & more >
      • Understanding s/h
      • Managing s/h
      • Self-awareness
      • Videos & interviews
      • Blogs
      • Gallery
    • Order form - crisis cards etc.
  • I'm family/friend
    • Virtual F&F support group UK
    • F2F support group Leeds family
    • Dos & don'ts
    • FRESH phone service
  • I'm a professional
    • Want to know more about Battle Scars?
    • Work with young people
    • Support for foster carers
    • Addiction workbook - PDF for professionals
    • FRESH phone service
    • How to write a self-harm policy
    • Join the mailing list
    • Leaflets & posters
  • Training
    • Self-Harm training
    • Eating disorders training
    • Self-harm in the Workplace >
      • FREE Webinar about self-harm in the workplace (20 mins)
    • Autism, Self-harm & Mental Health
  • Space for hire/rent
    • Rooms for day hire
    • Rooms & desk space for lease
    • Onward House - the journey