Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

Course details

If you have not undertaken formal study for sometime and are concerned regarding your academic study and writing skills, you are strongly advised to undertake the access module prior (Academic Writing and Learning Skills Module - available through the Centre for Lifelong Learning) to attempting any stand alone module

Applicants will normally:

• A. Be a registered nurse on the register maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.

OR

• B. Be registered on the appropriate professional register.

AND

• C. Be currently employed in health care either in: clinical practice/management/ research /education. Some modules may only be undertaken while working in a specific related area. This is specified in module descriptions.

AND HAVE GAINED:

• A primary degree (min. 2.2) (health sciences related) or evidence of equivalent academic credits. Students who do not have the aforementioned will be required to provide evidence of their ability to study at post-graduate level.
• D. Students whose first language is not English will require a degree of fluency in the English language.
• Credits from stand alone modules can be accrued towards the award of Post graduate Diploma in Health Sciences (Nursing Studies/Professional Studies)
• Many of our stand-alone modules are delivered through blended learning/e-learning allowing you the option of studying at your own pace in your own home

Programme Overview

The aim of this module is to introduce students to the metaphor of a 'spectrum' of autistic disorders, including the classifications of this disorder. The student will be introduced to the assessment and diagnostic processes used in ASD; the principles of inclusion for people with ASD; the impact of Legislation on the Development of services for People with ASD. Furthermore students will be introduced to current educational & therapeutic approaches used to support people with autism and current research and evidence based interventions in the area of ASD.

• Blended Learning (elearning and College attendance).
• Course work & participation in on-line discussions
• Examples of coursework include essays; literature reviews; development of posters; portfolios; group presentations.