This page is dedicated to the resources associated with some of the micro-credentialing courses available through Autism Training Academy.
Introduction to Autism micro-training resources:
Autistic Individual’s Strengths & Abilities (Introduction to Autism course)
Autistic individuals have many strengths & abilities that vary across individuals on the spectrum. According to Altogether Autism, Autistic individuals may have some of the following strengths & abilities:
- Exceptional honesty and reliability
- Strong logical thinking
- Strong memory
- Strong adherence to rules
- A rare freshness and sense of wonderment
- Dependability regarding schedules and routines
- Being detail oriented
Supporting Inclusivity (Introduction to Autism course)
Here are some ways you can support inclusivity of differences in your particular environment:
- Continue to educate yourself about differences in abilities, ethnicities, religions, culture, genders, ableist behaviours, and disability justice
- Commit to adding a policy statement that states explicitly that your workplace supports inclusion and diversity and continues to be open to learning about best practice in supporting a diverse culture
- Ask team members to share how the company and team members can work together to ensure innovation in supporting true inclusion
For more information please email info@autismtraining.academy.