Module 4 – Autism, Alexithymia, Masking and Camouflaging
A two-day online training.
Module 4 in the BPS Approved Cert/Dip in Autism and Mental Health.
Course available on demand – START TODAY
£192
(inclusive of all course materials)
Are you a practitioner seeking to increase your knowledge when supporting autistic people with co-occurring mental health concerns?
This two-day online training course introduces you to a “model for understanding & supporting autistic people who experience Alexithymia/Low Interoceptive Awareness, Masking and Synesthesia.” Essential knowledge and skills when supporting autistic people with co-occurring mental health conditions.
You can take this course as a stand-alone module or as Module 4 in the BPS Approved Certificate and Diploma in Autism and Mental Health. All course materials are available online via a learning management platform so you can complete at your own pace and time.
What will you learn on this course?
- How Alexithymia, Masking/Camouflaging and Synesthesia may present.
- The overlaps between Alexithymia and Low Interoceptive Awareness
- Impact of Alexithymia and Low Interoceptive Awareness on mental health.
- Ability to spot the signs of Alexithymia and low interoceptive awareness using the “Spotting the Signs Tool and related screening tools.”
- How to use two Psychoeducation Tools, “What is Alexithymia?” & “What is Interoception?”
- How to spot the signs of masking and camouflaging amongst autistic people
- Understand the impact of masking and camouflaging on self- identity, self-esteem, self-acceptance and mental health.
- Ability to use the camouflaging autistic traits screening tool
- Understand how Synesthesia may present and impacts on mental health.
- Ability to use the, “ Every behaviour is a communication “ARC Tool.”
- Introduction to Mindfulness as a tool for increasing mind body awareness, responses to external stimuli, recognition of bodily signals and what helps to maintain balance.
- Ability to use a range practices, resources, psychoeducation tools, worksheets and strategies for increasing self-awareness, self-acceptance, balance and improved mental health.
- Reviewed the literature and best practice approaches for supporting autistic people who experience alexithymia, low interoceptive awareness, masking/camouflaging and synesthesia.
- Access to supplementary psychoeducation, learning materials and resources.
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Investment
£192.00 (inclusive of all course materials)
For multiple bookings or for employer invoicing please call 07545 190915.
Discounts are available for multiple bookings.
Resources and Strategies you will take away
As part of this course, you will receive training on and have access to the following resources (1 set of resources per practitioner, multiple licences and discounted rates available for teams who want to use the resources more widely):
• I notice interoception and alexithymia tool with visual supports
• Alexithymia and interoceptive awareness spotting the signs tool
• What is Alexithymia spotting the signs and Psychoeducation Tool
• What is Interoception spotting the signs and Psychoeducation Tool
• Increasing Interoceptive Awareness Resource Pack
How many lessons are there in this course?
There are six lessons in this module/short course including:
Lesson 1: Autism and Alexithymia
Lesson 2: Autism, Alexithymia and Interoception
Lesson 3: Autism, Masking and Camouflaging
Lesson 4: Autism and Synesthesia
Lesson 5: Resources for increasing awareness and spotting the signs.
Lesson 6: Mindfulness and interoceptive tools for increasing body mind awareness.
What are the benefits of completing this training?
• Understanding of Autism and Mental Health (using an inside out & neuro-affirmative approach)
• Certificate of completion (2- day BPS Approved Certification, 16 hours CPD)
• Work towards the BPS Approved Certification in Autism and Mental Health.
• Ability to adjust practice.
• Specific core skills for supporting Autistic people who experience co-occurring mental health conditions.
• Access to supportive resources, skills, and approaches.
• Increased awareness around your own practice.
• Application of learning into practice.
What else will you take away from this course?
• PDF Course Handouts.
• 8 weeks access to 8 Tutor led videos.
• Course Guide
• 6 workbooks (one per lesson).
• Certificate of Completion for this course.
• 3 NCAMH Podcast Interviews.
• 3 Downloadable Articles.
• 1 Spotting the Signs Tool (including printable visuals)
• 4 Screening Tools
• 9 Downloadable Worksheets.
• 2 Psychoeducation Tools.
• 2 Skills Based Activity Resource Packs
• 4 Downloadable Reflective Practice Worksheets.
• Further reading/reference list.
• Access to supplementary learning materials
How long with this course take to complete?
The learning on this online training course equates to approximately 2 days of training (16 hours CPD).
Can I go on to complete the BPS Approved Certificate?
• If you would like to go on to complete the BPS Approved Certificate please click here to go to the course page. There are a further six online modules in the Certificate Programme including:
• Module 1: Understanding Autism and Mental health
• Module 2: Core practitioner skills and adjustments to practice
• Module 3: Sensory Awareness and Regulation
• Module 5: Autism and Anxiety
• Module 6: Autism and Depression
• Module 7: Autism and Demand Avoidance