Course description
The course will cover strategies for supporting autistic individuals, including the person-centred approach, communication, and positive behaviour. It will also consider how individuals with autism can be supported to live healthy and fulfilled lives. It has been designed for learners who wish to develop an understanding of autism and how to support individuals with autism at work or in personal life.
Course content
You will cover the following modules:
- Introduction to autism
- Using a person-centred approach to support individuals with autism
- Communication and social interaction in individuals with autism
- Sensory processing, perception and cognition in individuals with autism
- Supporting positive behaviour in individuals with autism
- Supporting individuals with autism to live healthy and fulfilled lives
What can this course lead to?
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:
• Level 3 Diploma for the Children’s Workforce (Early Years Educator)
• Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England
• Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England)
• Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism
Additionally, the objective of this qualification is to help learners to progress within employment in a variety of sectors, and in a number of job roles where an understanding of autism and knowledge of how to support people with autism is required.
Course session dates
- Wednesday 08 May 2024 to Friday 10 May 2024
- Wednesday 22 May 2024 to Friday 24 May 2024
- Wednesday 05 Jun 2024 to Friday 07 Jun 2024
- Wednesday 19 Jun 2024 to Friday 21 Jun 2024
- Wednesday 03 Jul 2024 to Friday 05 Jul 2024
- Wednesday 17 Jul 2024 to Friday 19 Jul 2024