Accredited ASC & PDA Training Programmes

 Our training is offered at Level 2 (Basic) and Level 3 (Advanced) and is suitable for anyone who works with learners with autism.  The training is accredited by OCNLR ( Open College Network - London Region) and can be run in-house or at our regular training events which are held around the country. The cost includes all training materials, registration fees and certfication.

The Level 2 and Level 3 Programmes are worth 3 credits. When completed they provide the learner with a thorough understanding of the needs of learners with Autistic Spectrum conditions.  The Level 3 programme is a more indepth programme and requires aproximately 8 hours of pre and post course work to obtain the qualification.   


Cost per person for in-house training starts at £135.00 per person. ( min. 12 people)

The Level 2 (Basic) Programme comprises of the following Learning Outcomes: 

  • LO1 - Understand what autistic spectrum conditions are and how they impact on individuals and their behaviour.

  • LO2 - Know how autism affects individuals.

  • LO3 - Know how to identify and remove the barriers to learning that autism can cause.

  • LO4 - Know how to support an autistic learner’s behaviour in a supportive way when it challenges.

The Level 3 Advanced Programme comprises of the following Learning Outcomes: 

  • LO1 - Understand what autism is.

  • LO2 - Know how autism affects individuals.

  • LO3 - Know how to remove the barriers to learning that autism can cause.

  • LO4 - Know how to support an autistic learner’s behaviour in a supportive way when it challenges.

  • LO5 – Know how to support autistic learners with transitions.

Level 2 Accredited Training - Supporting Children, Teenagers and Young Adults with Pathological Demand Avoidance comprises the  following Learning  Outcomes:

  •  LO1 - Understand the meaning of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA).

  •  LO2 - Understand the impact PDA has on a child, teenager or young adult and how they might be supported.

  •  LO3 - Understand the most effective ways to support children, teenagers and young adults with PDA when their behaviour becomes challenging.

  •  LO4 - Understand the effects that PDA has on learning and how to reduce the impact of this.

Level 3 Accredited Training - Supporting Children, Teenagers and Young Adults with Pathological Demand Avoidance comprises the  following Learning  Outcomes:

  •  LO1 - Understand the meaning of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA).

  •  LO2 - Understand the impact PDA has on a child, teenager or young adult..

  •  LO3 - Understand the most effective ways to support children, teenagers and young adults with PDA when their behaviour becomes challenging for those supporting them.

  •  LO4 - Understand how to reduce the impact that PDA has on learning.

  • LO5 - Know how to support individuals with PDA with transitions.