Autism Education

The aim of this programme is to develop the knowledge, skills and expertise of teachers, thus enhancing the provision of appropriate education for autistic children and young people.



This part-time programme gives teachers across primary, post-primary and special education contexts the skills to recognise autistic students’ educational strengths and needs and help them thrive.



Gain in-depth skills to support autistic students ~

Modules are delivered in-person and online, and you’ll get the chance to visit a classroom setting to observe what you’ve learned put into practice. You’ll also get 15 days’ allowance to attend the course (with substitution covered) and all travel expenses are paid.



Once you graduate, you will have a deeper understanding of autism and evidence-informed skills to help you tailor your planning and teaching to provide better educational opportunities to autistic children and young adults. You’ll also be a great candidate for the Master’s of Education in Autism if you choose to pursue further studies.

Understanding Autism: aims to provide a foundation in the history, concept and diagnosis of autistic spectrum disorder, causes and prevalence will also be considered. Students will explore the diversity across the spectrum and reflect in an informed manner on the implications of autism in an educational context.



Autism - Assessment, Profiling and Planning: addresses the principles underpinning inclusive assessment and focuses on the development of a holistic profile of the student’s strengths, interests and needs, leading to the development of learning programmes and individualised planning.



Autism - Planning, Teaching and Learning 1 & 2: focuses on the application of skills and knowledge presented across the programme to teaching and learning contexts.



Wellbeing Across the Continuum: Addresses current and evolving issues in relation to the education of autistic students including life span perspective, wellbeing of such students and proactive strategies to support them.

General Entry Requirements

Please review the Department of Education Circular for 2024 (view course webpage for links)



This programme is for registered teachers who currently:

Hold a post funded by the Department of Education.

Work in recognised primary, post-primary, or special school settings.

Work with autistic students or will be working with autistic students for the duration of the programme.

The programme is designed to assist teachers to effectively support the holistic educational development of their autistic students. Therefore, applicants must hold a teaching role, supporting autistic students.

1 year

Commences September 2025