Module 11 – Autism and Suicide
A two-day online training.
Module 11 in the BPS Approved Cert/Dip in Autism and Mental Health
£192
(inclusive of all course materials)
Support Autistic People at Risk of Self-Harm or Suicide. Gain practical skills and tools with our BPS-approved online training. Study at your own pace and make a real difference.
Two-Day Online Training: Understanding Self-Harm and Suicide in Autistic People
Join our BPS-approved online course to gain practical knowledge, skills, and tools to identify signs of self-harm and suicide in autistic individuals and provide early, tailored support.
This course is available as a stand-alone training or as Module 11 of the BPS Approved Certificate and Diploma in Autism and Mental Health. All materials are fully online, allowing you to learn at your own pace.
What will you learn on this course?
- Neuro-Informed Understanding of Suicide Risk: Gain an inside-out perspective on factors that increase suicide risk among autistic people, including higher rates of bullying, lower employment opportunities, exposure to interpersonal victimisation, and frequent inpatient admissions.
- Evidence-Based Knowledge: Build awareness of current research on autism and suicidal thoughts/behaviours (STB), including prevention strategies, treatment guidance, and therapeutic approaches.
- Early Detection Skills: Develop the knowledge and tools to identify early signs of self-harming behaviour in autistic individuals using neuro-informed spotting techniques.
- Awareness of differences: Understand how variations in thinking, perception, and communication can affect mental health and increase risk, particularly when support or adjustments are lacking.
- Practical Support Tools & Resources: Access a wide range of tailored resources to support autistic individuals experiencing self-harm or suicidal ideation. Includes a comprehensive Neuro-Affirmative Safety Plan with over 15 linked worksheets and tools based on DBT, ACT, and Positive Psychology to enhance self-awareness, self-soothing, sensory regulation, and access to helpful supports.
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
• My Neuro-Affirmative Safety Plan Resource Pack (safety planning for when things get difficult)
• Am I Safe? – what does safety look like.
• Creating a safe environment at home
• Creating intense physical sensations (alternatives to self harm)
• Creating upward spirals, “just one thing.”
• How people can help me when I feel distressed.
• Increasing pleasurable feelings
• Who is a safe person? (people I can ask for help)
• Resources for identifying and describing distress
• Spotting the signs of distress and pain
• The things that help me to feel safe
• What are negative thoughts and negative self-talk?
• What is a downward spiral?
• What is positivity and affirmative language?
How many lessons are there in this course?
There are seven lessons in this module/short course including:
Lesson 1: Autism and Self-Harm
Lesson 2: Autism and Suicide
Lesson 3: Impact of bullying, trauma and victimisation
Lesson 4: Services and Settings (impact of lack of adjustments)
Lesson 5: Autism and suicide – evidence-based approaches
Lesson 6: Resources and Skills (creating safety)
Lesson 7: Resources and Skill (increasing awareness and regulation)
What are the benefits of completing this training?
• Understanding of Autism and Self-harming, Suicide and Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviours (using an inside out & neuro-affirmative approach)
• BPS Approved Certificate of completion (16 hours CPD)
• Work towards the BPS Approved Certification in Autism and Mental Health.
• Ability to adjust practice.
• Specific skills and resources for supporting Autistic people who experience Self-harming behaviours and Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviours (STB).
• 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
• FURTHER READING/REFERENCE LIST
• COURSE GUIDE AND WORKBOOK (INCLUDING LESSON PLAN FOR EACH LESSON)
• 12 WEEK ACCESS TO 6 TUTOR LED VIDEOS
• 6 REFLECTIVE PRACTICE WORKSHEETS
• 4 NCAMH PODCAST INTERVIEWS
• NCAMH SAFETY PLAN RESOURCE PACK
• 15 RESOURCES WHICH SUPPORT SELF AWARENESS/SELF SOOTHING AND ACCESS TO HELPFUL SUPPORTS
• 1 MEASURING DISTRESS RESOURCE (NCAMH)
• 2 ARTICLES
• LINKS TO NICE GUIDANCE
• ADDITIONAL LINKS AND RESOURCES
• LINKS TO SUPPLEMENTARY 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).
Can I go on to complete the BPS Approved Certificate?
If you would like to go on to complete the BPS Approved Certificate and Diploma please click here to go to the course page. There are a further eleven online modules in the Certificate and Diploma 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 4: Autism, Alexithymia, Masking/Camouflaging and Synesthesia.
• Module 5: Autism and Anxiety
• Module 6: Autism and Depression
• Module 7: Autism and Demand Avoidance
• Module 8: Autism and Eating Disorders/Disordered Eating
• Module 9: Autism and OCD
• Module 10: Autism and BPD
• Module 12: Autism and ADHD