Attention Autism® Foundation Level Training - Book Your Place

Join us for this two-day Attention Autism® Foundation Training delivered by Hummingbird: Children's Speech & Language Therapy Services.

This practical, hands-on course will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to use the Attention Autism® approach to develop attention, communication, and social interaction skills in children.

Training Date:

  • 21 September 2026

  • 28 September 2026

Location:

  • Leeds (venue details will be provided upon booking)

Course Fee:

  • £240 per person

The fee covers:

  • Both training days

  • Official Attention Autism® Foundation Level Certificate

  • Refreshments throughout the day

Please bring your own lunch.

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What You’ll Learn

Day 1

Stages 1 & 2: Building Attention and Engagement

  • Understanding the Attention Autism® framework and its four stages

  • Learning how to create irresistible, visually supported activities

  • Practising delivery of attention-building sessions that sustain focus

Day 2

Stages 3 & 4: Shifting Attention and Interaction

  • Encouraging shared attention and turn-taking

  • Supporting transitions and managing group attention

  • Developing social communication through structured play and activities

  • Creating and adapting resources for your own setting

Who Should Attend

Certification

All participants receive the Attention Autism® Foundation Level Certificate on completion.

Teachers • SENCOs • Teaching Assistants • Early Years Practitioners • Speech & Language Therapists • Support Staff

Anyone working with children who need support in attention, communication and social interaction.

Book Your Place

To reserve your place on the upcoming training, please complete the form below.

Once your booking has been submitted, we will contact you with confirmation and payment details.

Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Important: This is a two-day training course, and participants must attend both training dates to complete the programme and receive certification. If you are unable to attend both days, please refrain from booking a place.

FAQs

  • Venues will be selected based on demand in Leeds, Bradford and Keighley areas.

  • Caroline Mpiana, Speech & Language Therapist and certified Attention Autism® Advanced Practitioner at Hummingbird SLT.

  • Yes — all participants who complete both days receive the official Attention Autism® Foundation Level Certificate.