Understanding Autism
Level 2Course Overview
Part Time
Certificate
Certificate
This FREE on-line Understanding Autism Level 2 qualification will give an understanding of autism and the principles of supporting autistic individuals. Study the person-centred approach and the influence that positive communication methods can have and will gain an understanding of how autistic individuals can be supported to live healthy and fulfilled lives. On successful completion you will receive an E-certificate.
Unit 1: Common traits and diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder
This unit will provide you with an understanding of autistic spectrum conditions, the dyad of impairments and the importance of professional diagnosis of autism spectrum conditions.
Unit 2: Sources of information, support, legislation, and guidance relevant to Autism Spectrum Conditions
This unit covers the legislation and guidance relevant to autism spectrum conditions and helps you to understand ways to support individuals on the autism spectrum. This unit will also help you to understand the help and support available for individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
Unit 3: Living with Autism Spectrum Conditions
This unit covers the effect autism spectrum conditions have on an individual’s sensory experiences, the impact those conditions have on the family of an individual on the autism spectrum and the societal impact on individuals on the autism spectrum. This unit will also help you to understand the impact of the physical environment upon individuals on the autism spectrum.
Unit 4: Best practice relating to Autism Spectrum Conditions
This unit covers the experience of living with autism, how to support individuals to maintain their personal safety and the purpose of positive risk-taking. This unit will also help you to know how to support individuals with transitions, life events, accessing services and facilities and how to support individuals with employment.
Approximate Course Duration – 8 -12 weeks (based on an average of 10-15 hours of self study per week)
Please note that while our online courses are designed to be flexible and allow you to study at a time and pace that fits around your existing commitments, there are set deadlines in place to support timely completion. You will also be expected to demonstrate consistent weekly progress.
This qualification can be completed on either a desk top or mobile phone. There are no specific software requirements needed apart from a stable internet connection.
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This course is aimed at those 19 years (as at 31st of the academic year you are applying for) and over.
When applying for one of our free courses you will be asked to supply a copy of your ID, which can be either a passport, driving licence, birth certificate or national identity card. If you were born outside the EU, you must have proof of residency status and you will need to provide a copy for our records. If you have declared you are in receipt of benefits or low wage you will also need to provide us with evidence of this.
Please note whilst there is no limit to the number of free courses you can complete, you can only study one free course at a time.
In some instances fully funded applications are subject to postcode eligibility or prior attainment.
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