Eligibility criteria:
- Age 19+
- Lived in the EU for 3 years.
This course is FREE for all, find out more
This is a 12 week course for adults with continuous start dates throughout the year. With guidance and support you will work online towards achieving a recognised Level 2 qualification, and receive your certificate on completion. Please apply or contact us for further information.
Autism is a spectrum condition that affects how a person communicates with others and how they interpret the world around them. There are around 700,00 people in the UK with autism
- more than 1 in every 100. Having a clear understanding of the misconceptions, diagnoses and support surrounding autism are just some of the essential skills needed when working in mental health.
You will learn:
- Unit 1 – Introduction to Autism;
- Unit 2 – Using a Person-Centred Approach to Support Individuals with Autism;
- Unit 3 – Communication and Social Interaction in Individuals with Autism;
- Unit 4 – Sensory Processing, Perception And Cognition in Individuals with Autism;
- Unit 5 – Supporting Positive Behaviour in Individuals with Autism;
- Unit 6 – Supporting Individuals with Autism to Live Healthy and Fulfilled Lives.
As part of your registration process for online learning you will have to attend a short induction to provide evidence of your eligibility. You will not have to attend an interview.
Learner Benefits:
- Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification;
- Improve your understanding of theories relating to autism;
- Further your personal and professional development;
- Ensure you understand what is meant by autism and how it is diagnosed;
- Learn at a time that suits you without the need to attend college.
