Course overview
This course is an introduction to autism. It is designed for people who might need to support children or adults who have autism
It covers the suggested content from the Tier 1 and 2 capabilities from the Department of Health and Social Care’s ‘Core Capabilities Framework for Supporting Autistic People’
The course is designed to provide the participant with the foundation to further develop their knowledge and skills
The course will take around 6-8 hours to complete
If you have any questions about the course, please get in touch
By the end of this course you will:
know the basic facts about autism
be able to use respectful language and terminology when discussing autism
know the common characteristics of autism and understand that every person with autism is unique
understand the importance of communication
have a better understanding of behaviours that are perceived to challenge
understand the sensory needs associated with autism
understand the mental health needs associated with autism
know the challenges someone with autism may face with transition and change, and how you can support them
learn about a person-centred approach to support and planning
understand the legislation and law associated with equality.
