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This course will give learners an introduction and awareness of autism. It is aimed at people who want to understand and make a difference in the lives of individuals with the autism spectrum condition, including parents, carers, professionals and individuals with a diagnosis of autism and who have little or no knowledge of the condition.
It is also designed for people who require a refresher in the subject.
This course contains the following modules:
Module name | Type | Duration |
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What is autism | Online | 00:11:00 |
Experiencing autism | Online | 00:16:00 |
Characteristics and diagnosis | Online | 00:30:00 |
This awareness course is intended for anyone who requires an understanding of autism, this includes:
In this course you will learn:
Here are some of the topics covered in the modules:
What is autism?; How common is autism?; What is Asperger syndrome?; What causes autism?; So how much do you know about autism?; The Autism Spectrum; The main challenges; Social communication; Body language, facial expressions and tone of voice; Sayings and phrases; Social interaction; Making friends; Social imagination; Mind blindness; Sensory issues; What does autism feel like?; Coping methods; Typical characteristics; Diagnosis of women; The strengths of autism
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This course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.