BuildingLinks offers training and consultancy dependent on individual needs and preferences: Building on the most effective strategies, we may design structured training courses to meet the needs of a specific group of participants or provide individual training or consultancy. We can also create a series of linked modules to build more in depth knowledge and understanding over a number of training sessions.

Building Blocks:
Basic awareness & updating
A basic framework where the content is customised to meet individual requirements.
Typical themes include:
• Overview- what is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?
• ASD and learning disability
• Higher Functioning Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome
• Communication
• Sensory issues
• Challenging behaviour & risk assessment
• Cognitive differences
• Coping with transition
• How to support and provide an autism friendly environment

Building links & connections: Intermediate & specialist Courses
• A more in depth course to develop skills and competencies for those who want to go beyond a basic understanding of ASD
• Bespoke courses designed to support specific organisations meet their responsibilities towards people with autism spectrum disorders e.g. employers and agencies supporting people into employment; schools and colleges supporting young adults through their transition to adult life, organisations working with young offenders with ASD

Building structures:
Service organisation & development
• Through individual consultations and facilitated workshops, we support organisations working with people with ASDs to develop high quality services.
• Our service development package aims to push the boundaries of what
can be offered through a single
structured training course or series of modules
• The package includes follow up and evaluation.