Autism Awareness

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.

Before starting the Level 2 course, learners will need to complete a short introductory autism course to help them understand the subject and decide whether the Level 2 programme is right for them – this will form part of the first session on 16th to 17th April

Learners will then cover the following modules:

• 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 

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. 

Preparation for employment