Welcome to HACS
Registered charity number - 1183576
Limited Company Number - 08328194
Training & Events
Workshops and short courses for parents and professionals in autism and a range of specialist topics
With over 20 years experience in Autism, we have an excellent reputation for delivering quality training that makes an impact.
Autism Training
Our training is based on hands on experience in supporting autistic people and listening to what matters to them most. Whether you are a parent, family member or professional, our training will help you to create positive enabling environments that support autistic people to thrive. Attendees will have a chance to ask questions and get practical advice and strategies that are easy to implement
We offer a variety of courses from introductory sessions on Autism to more specialist topics:
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Understanding Autism – Free for HACS members
Autism & Anxiety
Autism: Promoting Positive Behaviour
Autism & Sensory Differences
Autism: Supporting Siblings
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What attendees are saying...
“I have seen inside my students and taken away some great strategies”
"I feel completely empowered to request an EHCP Assessment for my child"
"I found the session Informative, practical, honest and direct"
"I love Melinda's clear-cut, no-nonsense approach when presenting these workshops. She's very knowledgeable and witty"
Legal Advice Workshops
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We offer a series of legal advice workshops in partnership with SEN Legal, a national and highly specialised legal practice. These fully interactive sessions will guide you through the steps you need to understand and make informed decisions relating to:
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Education, Health and Care Plans
School Exclusions
Powers of Attorney and Deputyships
NHS Continuing Healthcare and Adult Social Care
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SEN Legal has been operating for over 20 years and remain one of the most successful practices in this area of law, with a constant success rate of over 90% for the last decade.