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Neurodiversity-inclusive and trauma-informed practice for trainers, facilitators and educators

A ready-made course you customise for your organisation, with a live session deck and two surveys. You only add the 9 details that are specific to your organisation.

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Length
40 min
Lessons
6 lessons
Frequency
At trainer induction
Last reviewed
21 Oct 2026
Feedback, assessment and agreeing support
What would you do?

Marek asks to do the end-of-day task as a written answer. Best path: agree the adjustment, record it and note the review date; wrong paths: refuse because "everyone does it the same way", ask him to explain his diagnosis to the group, change the task so much the skill is not shown

In the course you choose a path, see what happens and get feedback. This is one of 18 interactive activities.

What's included

Three pieces that work together

Copy once, get everything. Learners prepare on their own, you answer questions live, and the surveys tell you what stuck.

Self-paced course

Short lessons with real workplace scenarios, not walls of text.

  • 6 lessons, about 40 minutes
  • Accordion, tabs, process, sorting activity and quizzes

Live session deck

An AhaSlides presentation to run after the course, in person or online.

  • 10 slides
  • Quiz, word cloud, poll, scale slides
  • A closing slide for your contacts

Two surveys

Find out what landed, and whether people use it on the job.

  • Post-course feedback, about 2 minutes
  • 30-day check-in
  • Anonymous by default
  • Results feed your next refresher

Learning objectives

At the end of this course, learners can

Each objective and the lesson that covers it.

IDObjectiveSourceWhere it's covered
TO 396.0Achieve ≥ 80% on the final assessment:Whole course
SO 396.1Describe neurodiversity in plain, respectful words and say why profiles overlap and differ between peopleBest practiceWhole course
SO 396.2Recognise how trauma can show up in a learning setting without asking anyone to disclose itSAMHSA's concept of trauma and guidance for a trauma-informed approach [check before build]Whole course
SO 396.3Apply four habits in every interaction: safety, choice, predictability and repairSAMHSA's guidance for a trauma-informed approach [check before build]; best practiceWhole course
SO 396.4Adjust the sensory environment, instructions and feedback so learners can take partStructured, visual approaches such as TEACCH; best practiceWhole course
SO 396.5Agree an adjustment with a learner, record it and know where to go for more help + your infoDuties named in Notes, which vary by country [check before build]Whole course

Your part: what a template can't do for you

  • Your workplace details: fill in the 9 highlighted fields so the course describes your own policies, contacts and locations.
  • Records: record completion in your own LMS or record system.

Course outline

6 lessons, about 40 minutes

Minutes per lesson are an estimate, shared out by page count.

ContentInteractiveVideoYou customise
1

The workshop that worked for some and not for others

3 pages

7 min
Before you beginNoteList
At Northwind Skills Academy, trainer Ayo runs a half-day workshop in a bright, busy room with no break plan. Catalina gets overwhelmed by noise and leaves early. Marek listens well but cannot follow spoken instructions that change mid-task. Femi has had a hard time in past training and freezes when asked to speak first. Ayo concludes they "are not engaged".TextImage
What was happening?ChecklistKey factQuiz
2

Neurodiversity and trauma in brief

3 pages

7 min
Different ways of thinkingTabsNote
What trauma can look like in a learning settingAccordion
CheckFlashcardsMatching quiz
3

Safety, choice, predictability and repair

3 pages

7 min
Four habitsProcess
In practiceTimeline
CheckQuizMulti-select quiz
4

Sensory needs, environment and communication

3 pages

7 min
Shape the spaceTabs
Structure that helpsAccordion
Sort the adjustmentSorting activity
5

Feedback, assessment and agreeing support

3 pages

7 min
Feedback that helpsAccordion
Judgement callScenarioQuiz
Rank itSorting activity
6

Your inclusive practice plan

2 pages

5 min
Your next stepsProcessYour infoYour infoYour infoYour infoNote
PracticeQuizKey factNoteButtonYour info

Live deck and surveys

10 slides to run live, two surveys to close the loop

Pink slides are interactive. Both surveys are anonymous; pink questions are written for this course.

ContentTitle, agenda, "behaviour is information
Word cloudOne thing that makes a session hard to take part in
PollHow often do you offer a choice of how to take part?
ContentThe four habits (safety, choice, predictability, repair) with one example each
QuizA learner freezes when asked to speak first. Best response? Warn them before their turn and offer a pass ✔ · Call on them first · Say "relax" · Skip them for ever
QuizA learner asks for a written answer instead of speaking. You… Agree it, record it and set a review date ✔ · Refuse · Ask them to explain a diagnosis · Change the task so the skill is not shown
Content · customiseCustomise: how to ask for an adjustment {{SUPPORT_AND_ADJUSTMENTS_ROUTE}}, how to raise a concern {{CONCERN_ROUTE}}, our duties {{LOCAL_ACCESSIBILITY_DUTIES_LINK}}
ScaleHow confident are you making one adjustment tomorrow?
Open-ended / Q&AOne thing you will change in your next session
Content · customiseClosing {{LD_CONTACT}}, {{SURVEY_2_URL}}, {{COURSE_URL}}
Post-course feedback: 11 questions, about 2 min
  1. Overall rating 5 stars
  2. Relevant, realistic, right length, helpful activities agree/disagree grid
  3. What was most useful? multi-select
  4. Confidence before this course, and now 1-5 scale
  5. Which do you already do? multiple choice
  6. How confident are you responding when a learner becomes distressed? 1-5 scale
  7. What makes it hardest to support a learner in your sessions? short text
  8. I feel safe asking a colleague for advice on supporting a learner. 1-5 scale
  9. One thing we should change or add open text
  10. Would you recommend this course? NPS
30-day check-in
  1. Have you used what you learned since the course? multiple choice
  2. How confident are you today? Compare with day 1 1-5 scale
  3. Do you know where to find the adjustments route? yes / no / not sure
  4. A moment where the training helped, or where you weren't sure open text
  5. Which topics should the next refresher focus on? ranking

Results show whether people use the training on the job, not just whether they finished it.

Make it yours

9 fields to fill in, and you're ready

Everything else is done. These are the details only your organisation knows; each one is highlighted inside the course.

  • Local accessibility duties link{{LOCAL_ACCESSIBILITY_DUTIES_LINK}}
  • Support and adjustments route{{SUPPORT_AND_ADJUSTMENTS_ROUTE}}
  • Concern route{{CONCERN_ROUTE}}
  • Ld contact{{LD_CONTACT}}
  • Next course link{{NEXT_COURSE_LINK}}
  • LMS or record system{{LMS_OR_RECORD_SYSTEM}}
Show all 9 fields
  • Survey 1 URL{{SURVEY_1_URL}}
  • Survey 2 URL{{SURVEY_2_URL}}
  • Course URL{{COURSE_URL}}

FAQ

Common questions

Can I run neurodiversity-inclusive and trauma-informed practice for trainers, facilitators and educators training online?

Yes. The course is self-paced and online, and the live deck lets you add a live session in the room or online.

How often is this training needed?

At trainer induction, before a programme that includes apprentices or returning learners, and as a yearly refresher.

Who needs this training?

Trainers, facilitators, mentors, teachers and support staff who work with learners who are autistic, ADHD, dyslexic, have other additional needs or have lived through trauma; run by the head of staff development or an L&D lead in a corporate learning team, training academy, college or school group.

What records should I keep?

Record completion in your own LMS or record system, so you can show who finished the course and when.

Can I edit the content?

Yes, everything. Change the wording, swap scenarios for ones from your workplace, add your logo, or remove parts that don't apply.

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