Greater Manchester has launched a training package around autism and suicide awareness. The Training was co-produced this with autistic people and people bereaved by suicide, it is free and takes about an hour.
About the course
Co-produced with people from the autistic community, this Autism and Suicide Awareness Training aims to:
- Share information about autism and suicide risk
- Share real experiences
- Coach you through spotting the signs and supporting an autistic person with four different scenarios (you can choose which ones you want to complete)
- Share resources for further support
Who it's for
This course has been developed for anyone to take the training, but we particularly recommend you take the training if you are part of the autistic community or work with autistic people.
This course is recommended for people aged 16 or over.
What the training covers
Our hope is that through the training you will:
- Understand more about some of the challenges autistic people may face and how these can contribute to suicidal thoughts
- Be coached through four bespoke scenarios (you can choose how many you complete) to share how you can support someone
- Know more about available support and resources
- Receive a certificate on completion
How long the training takes
The training can be taken at your own pace but could take up to an hour to complete.
Read more and take the training: Autism and Suicide Awareness Training: Zero Suicide Alliance