Understanding Autism

Course details

Autism is a complex developmental disability that appears in early childhood and can persist lifelong and impact a person’s normal mental and physical development, hampering the normal lifestyle. This Autism Awareness course is designed to introduce you to different types of autism and how to deal with them.

In this comprehensive course, you’ll learn the vital aspects of autism. You’ll learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and how to diagnose autism both in children and adults. Also, the course covers the cognitive approaches in autism and the common learning disabilities related to autism.

Apart from this, you’ll learn how to deal with autistic individuals and the National Autistic Society’s code of practice for autism-related training. Furthermore, this course will teach you about the organisational and ethical considerations for dealing with autistic individuals

By the end of the course, you’ll get a good grasp of autism awareness and develop the necessary skills to effectively handle and deal with autism. In addition, the accredited certification will recognise your knowledge and help you kickstart your career in the relevant fields.

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• Accredited by CPD
• Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
• Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
• Developed by qualified professionals
• Complies with EU's General Data Protection Regulation 2018
• Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
• 24/7 Learning Assistance

Who should take the course

This course is ideal for anyone who is interested in developing autism awareness and has to deal with autistic individuals, which includes: 

• Teachers.
• Teaching Assistants.
• Child.
• Nurses.
• Care Home Professionals.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

• Understand Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
• Learn the techniques of an autism diagnosis for both children and adults.
• Understand the cognitive approaches in autism and different categories of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Learn about different learning disabilities related to autism.
• Understand how to deal with autistic individuals and what things to consider while dealing with autism.

Accreditation

All of our courses are fully accredited. The content of the Autism Awareness course is certified by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to the continuous professional development principles. This course provides you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helps you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.

Course Curriculum

• Module 1: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Module 2: Learning Difficulties Related to Autism
• Module 3. Autism Diagnosis
• Module 4. Cognitive Approaches in Autism
• Module 5. Dealing with Autistic Individuals
• Module 6. Other Considerations for Dealing with Autistic Individuals
• Module 7. Engagement in Autism Awareness

Assessment

At the end of the Understanding Autism course, there will be an online assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the course. Answers are marked instantly and automatically, allowing you to know straight away whether you have passed. If you haven’t, there’s no limit on the number of times you can take the final exam. All this is included in the one-time fee you paid for the course itself.
  Updated on 26 August, 2021