When our son John was diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum (you can read about it here) we were offered a training course by the National Autistic Society called Early Bird.

While well meaning it was, in fact, total rubbish. And put me off the NAS for a few years.

However I am still of the view that decent training would be really helpful for parents of children who have been or in the process of being diagnosed with autism. What do you think?

It would be great if you could take part in the poll below. But also it would be great if you could tell us a bit more about the training courses you have received over the years.

If you provide training please tell us more in the comments section below.

Many thanks in advance.