Understanding Autism Certification
This detailed course is ideal for any employees in your organisation who have responsibility for working with or caring for autistic individuals, and are looking to expand their knowledge in the area or take the next step in their career.
Equally, it is useful for autistic individuals.
Organised into 11 concise, yet informative, modules, the course is perfectly structured, in order to give learners maximum flexibility to study at their own pace.
Upon completion of the Understanding Autism Certification, students will have the tools that they need to support autistic individuals and their families in the most effective way.
What’s covered in the course?
Students can benefit from acquiring skills in the following areas:
- A clear understanding of what autism is, the various other conditions that could be linked to autism and the main causes of the condition;
- An overview of the ways in which health professionals diagnose autism and some of the main treatments and interventions that are used in order to manage the condition;
- Information relating to the behavioural indicators that are present in an autistic person, including how they communicate, and how to care for and understand autistic individuals in the most effective way, using a caring, person-centred approach;
- A summary of the many myths surrounding the condition and the best ways in which to improve understanding of autism in the community;
- Tips on how to provide a safe, caring and positive environment for people on the autism spectrum, with a key focus on providing structure and organisation to foster a sense of security.
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Duration 10 hours
Modules 11
Certificate of completion
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Course FAQ
Who can take the Understanding Autism Certification course?
There are no entry requirements to take the course.
What is the structure of the course?
The course is broken down into 11 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although students are free to spend as much or as little time as they feel necessary on each module.
Where / when can the course be studied?
The course can be studied study at any time and from any internet connected device
Is there a test at the end of the course?
Once you have completed all 11 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 11 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.
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