Understanding Autism Diploma
Understanding Autism Course
Whether you are a teacher, a healthcare worker, or a parent or carer of an autistic individual, our Understanding Autism Certificate is brimming with information, tips, and advice to give you the tools needed to help people on the autism spectrum enjoy a better quality of life.
The course modules provide you with enough information to give you the ability to start working with children and adults with ease and confidence.
The online course gives you access from anywhere at any time, so you can study at home on your laptop or even on the subway on your way home from work, on your smartphone or tablet.
The online study experience provided is designed to make studying easier, more convenient, and affordable.
Introduction to the Understanding Autism Certificate
This course is broken down into eleven information-packed modules to make it easier to manage, learn and absorb the material being provided. Each of the modules is set out in an easy-to-understand format.
On completion of the course, you will be required to pass a multiple-choice test. You are given two chances to pass. On passing, you can download and print your certificate or you can have your certificate posted to you at an additional cost.
What You Will Learn
This course is overflowing with information and is designed to give you the knowledge and skill to work with autistic children and adults on a daily basis. This course will teach you the following:
- An introduction to autism. Learn the definition of this condition so you have a better understanding moving forward.
- The different conditions which could be related to autism
- Identify what learning disabilities are associated with autism
- In-depth knowledge of social skills, communications, and more
- What the main cause of autism is
- Insight into how autism is diagnosed in children
- How people with this condition communicate
- The behavioral patterns of an autistic person
- How to set limits
- Identify the common myths associated with this condition
- How to approach autism
- Insight into how to prepare a person for social engagement
- Learn the valuable person-centred approach
- Know how to ensure that you provide a safe environment
- Visual strategies
- Understand why organisation is so important
- Learn about organisation at home, school, work, and in the community
- Know the ethical considerations when working with autistic individuals
- Identify how to improve autism understanding and acceptance
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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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