Autism Society, Employment Trainings

 

The Autism Society is excited to introduce four new courses in our Becoming an Autism-Informed Organization series—now available through our Training and Resource Center.  Building on our existing employment trainings, these new courses will empower organizations to foster inclusive, supportive workplaces for Autistic individuals. Each course can be taken on its own or as part of a course package—covering communication, sensory inclusion, emotional regulation, and social belonging. Learn More Becoming an Autism-Informed Organization: A Six-Part Training Curriculum for Inclusive Workplaces  Creating truly inclusive workplaces begins with increasing understanding of Autistic experiences across professional settings. The Becoming an Autism-Informed Organization series explores key areas that impact employment—from communication and emotional regulation to sensory needs and social inclusion. The full course package includes: Understanding Autism and the Workplace Supporting Information Processing and Executive Function Workplace Communication Strategies Sensory Considerations and Practices Navigating Emotional Regulation Embracing Social Inclusion and Belonging In this series, you’ll gain practical tools to create supportive work environments, strengthen team culture, and promote belonging for Autistic employees. Sign Up for Course Package Did You Know? Effective communication is essential to a supportive workplace—but traditional communication expectations can create barriers for Autistic employees. From spoken to visual to non-verbal styles, understanding communication diversity is key to inclusion. Learn more by enrolling today!  Each course in the Becoming an Autism-Informed Organization series is designed to address a key area of workplace inclusion. Explore the courses below to find the one that best meets your organization’s needs—or take all four as a comprehensive learning experience: Workplace Communication Strategies: This course is designed to help employers, managers, and coworkers better understand communication diversity in the workplace. Participants explore communication theory, common communication challenges for Autistic individuals, strategies for inclusive communication, and tools like AAC, visual supports, and digital accessibility. Sensory Considerations and Practices: In this course participants will learn the foundations of sensory processing, explore how sensory differences impact work environments, and discover practical strategies to create more inclusive spaces—whether in-person or remote. Navigating Emotional Regulation: This insight-driven course explores the emotional experiences of Autistic individuals at work. Participants will gain the tools to recognize emotional signals, respond with empathy, and implement strategies that support self-regulation for all employees. Embracing Social Inclusion and Belonging: This course explores how to create workplace cultures that value connection, equity, and meaningful inclusion. Participants will learn how social norms, team dynamics, and emotional needs impact Autistic individuals—and how to support inclusion through structured collaboration, clear expectations, and inclusive practices. Learn More & Sign Up Visit Website Donate Shop Get Support Follow Us   Contact Line 800.328.8476

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