SET Autism and Prevent Training- National Autistic Society

Specific vulnerabilities in relation to extremism and radicalisation; why autistic people may be exceptionally vulnerable to being radicalised.

• Possible reasons for the over-representation of autistic people in Prevent.
• Why conventional interventions may not work for autistic people.

 Please see below details of the course outline

• Neurodiversity
• What is autism?
• The autism spectrum and spiky profile
• Areas of difference: social communication and interaction; need for certainty – activities and interests; sensory processing differences
• Additional challenges and vulnerabilities – executive function; risky interests; hyper-focus (includes case studies)
• Mental health and co-occurring conditions focussing on stress, anxiety and trauma
• Supportive strategies and resources including a useful resource section at end for reference