AuDHD Training

This AuDHD training will enable staff to support the needs of individuals who are both autistic and ADHD. It focuses on how overlapping and sometimes conflicting traits can shape communication, attention, behaviour, regulation and wellbeing in structured and relational environments.

AuDHD training for Schools, Nurseries, Education & Care supports staff to move beyond single-profile approaches and develop flexible, compassionate strategies that balance predictability with autonomy. Learners gain a clearer understanding of why autism-only or ADHD-only strategies may be insufficient, and how to create conditions in which AUDHD individuals feel safe, understood and able to thrive.

AuDHD training Aims and Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Develop a clear understanding of AuDHD as the intersection of autism and ADHD, including key overlaps and internal tensions.
• Recognise how AuDHD traits may present across attention, communication, emotional regulation, behaviour and energy levels.
• Understand why single-condition approaches can inadvertently increase stress, anxiety or burnout for AuDHD individuals.
• Identify masking, overload and exhaustion, including when these are hidden behind apparent compliance or high effort.
• Apply balanced strategies that combine predictability and flexibility, supporting both autistic and ADHD needs simultaneously.
• Use trauma-aware, low-arousal and neurodiversity-affirming approaches to reduce distress and support regulation.
• Reflect on existing practice and adapt environments, routines and language to better meet AuDHD needs.
• Value individual strengths when planning support and responding to challenges.
  

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Prerequisite and Course Format

This course assumes that all learners have completed Autism and ADHD awareness training.

Where learners already have Autism and ADHD awareness, this course is delivered as a half-day AuDHD top-up, focusing specifically on the overlap and combined support needs.

Where learners do not have prior Autism and ADHD awareness training, the content is delivered as a full-day course, incorporating essential Autism and ADHD awareness alongside the AuDHD focus.

The course is adapted to the experience level of the group to ensure shared understanding, consistent language and meaningful engagement.

Assessment & Certification
Assessment will be by continuous assessment by the trainer – there is no ‘test’ paper.  A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of course.

AuDHD Training FAQs

1. Who is the AuDHD training course designed for?

This course is booked by organisations for their staff. It is ideal for professionals in schools, nurseries, education settings, and care environments who support individuals with combined autistic and ADHD traits. It’s particularly valuable for staff seeking to better understand and respond to the unique needs of people who are both autistic and have ADHD.

2. What does the AuDHD course cover?

The course explores how the intersection of autism and ADHD can impact attention, communication, behaviour, emotional regulation, and energy levels. It addresses the limitations of single-profile strategies and offers neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-aware approaches to create safer, more supportive environments for AuDHD individuals.

3. What are the key benefits of completing this AuDHD training?

Delegates will gain a clear understanding of overlapping traits, learn to identify masking and hidden exhaustion, and develop practical strategies that support both autistic and ADHD needs. The training promotes more flexible, compassionate, and effective support that helps individuals feel safe, regulated, and able to thrive.

4. Is previous training required before attending the AuDHD course?

Yes. This course assumes that learners have prior training in Autism and ADHD awareness. Where this is in place, the course is delivered as a half-day top-up. If not, it is delivered as a full-day course, incorporating the essential foundation before focusing on AuDHD-specific content.

5. How is this AuDHD training tailored to different staff teams and settings?

The course is adapted to suit the experience level of each group. Whether delivered in schools, nurseries, care settings, or community services, the training reflects your team’s background and working environment. It ensures shared understanding, relevant examples, and practical strategies that can be directly applied to your service.