Weston College – Understanding Autism Spectrum Conditions and ADHD: A Path to Informed Awareness

This free 1-week online course is designed to give you more awareness and understanding of autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Explore characteristics, diagnosis, common misconceptions, co-occurring conditions and the support available.

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2 November 2026 - 6 November 2026 Virtual

What this course offers

This free 1-week online course is designed for people who would like a more informed awareness of autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The course explains how ideas and theories about autism and ADHD have evolved and explores diagnosis, causes, common misconceptions and conditions that can co-occur.

The course is designed to support knowledge and understanding in either the workplace and/or everyday life.

What you’ll learn

  • Characteristics of autism and ADHD
  • How individuals process sensory information
  • Conditions that commonly occur with autism and ADHD
  • Common misconceptions
  • How speech, language and communication may differ in people with autism and ADHD
  • How legislation and guidance underpin the support available

What happens next

You will have a more informed awareness of autism and ADHD and how this knowledge can be applied in different settings.

 

  • Cost: Free
  • Ages: 19+

Contact details

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