Understanding Autism
Millions are unfamiliar with what life looks like for adults and children with ASD. Do your bit to make change in the lives of autistic people by understanding autism.
The free online course takes 6-12 weeks to complete.
This is based on 5-10 hours of weekly study.
HM Government fully funds the free course.
No fee, no card details, and no trial periods.
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Funded places are limited so enrol now to avoid missing out.
The level 2 qualification is accredited by NCFE CACHE or TQUK and regulated by Ofqual.
The Level 2 certificate is a record of achievement and your reward for completing a nationally recognised qualification.
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This free online understanding autism course provides a detailed understanding of what it’s like for an individual to live with autism.
You will gain a thorough introduction to autism, covering what is meant by ‘autism’. You will explore theories, and diagnosis and investigate person-centred support, communication, interaction, behaviour, and how you can help support healthy and fulfilled lives.
By spreading awareness and understanding, together we can make a difference.
Flexible distance learning allows you to study wherever you feel comfortable.
Learn in confidence with support from a qualified tutor throughout the course.
Join thousands of learners in growing both professionally and personally.
Source: National Autistic Society
Your free course is split into manageable units.
There are no exams. You will complete assessment questions based on the skills and knowledge you have gained from the course units below…
This unit provides you with an introduction to autism, covering what is meant by ‘autism’, theories, and diagnosis.
You will also look at common misconceptions associated with autism and conditions that can co-occur with autism.
This unit covers using a person-centred approach to support individuals with autism, incorporating the preferences and needs of the individual.
You will also look at legislation and guidance, and the support networks
available to individuals and their families.
This unit covers the potential delays and difficulties in speech, language, and social development sometimes faced by individuals with autism.
It also covers methods and strategies that could be used when communicating with an individual with autism.
In this unit, you will gain an understanding of sensory processing, perception, and cognition in individuals with autism – including looking at hypersensitivity and hyposensitivity.
You will also consider how to support the sensory needs of individuals with autism.
Through this unit you will understand individuals’ behaviours in the context of autism.
You will also look at how to support positive behaviour and help individuals to develop coping strategies.
This unit covers how to support individuals through transitions and life events, how to maintain their personal safety, and how to access services, facilities and employment opportunities.
You will also gain an understanding of what it’s like for an individual to live with autism.
The accredited certificate proves you have new skills, knowledge, and an in-depth understanding of autism.
Your certificate will be sent to you upon successful completion of the free course.
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On submission, you will be taken to your Skills Network user area…
Scroll down and select ‘Complete Your Initial Assessment’.
On completion, you will receive an email asking you to accept your funded place.
Once you have accepted your place, you will be enrolled in your course.
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