Autism Awareness
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RoSPA & IATP Approved
Course Description
Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that affects how a person communicates with and relates to other people around them.
According to the National Autistic Society, autism affects about 700,000 people in the United Kingdom, which equates to 1 in 100 of the population and the number of children being diagnosed with the condition is continuing to increase.
This course will provide you with an understanding of what autism is and how it affects a child’s daily life.
It will touch on what factors contribute towards a child developing autism as well as some of the typical behaviours associated with it and how you can provide effective support for those with the condition.
It also discusses what happens during the diagnosis process, some of the intervention methods that can help manage the condition, and suggests some simple adaptations you can make to improve a child with autism’s day to day life.
Further Information
As well as informing candidates about the risks of working with asbestos, the course will deliver content to help them recognise asbestos containing materials, make them aware of where it was used, include steps they can take to minimise the risks and discuss the legislation that applies to working with asbestos.
Each module is rounded off with several multiple-choice questions, candidates are required to get 100% on these tests to pass the course. They have the opportunity to review all the answers at the end of each module before final submission and will be given 3 attempts to achieve the required result.
Autism Awareness Online Training
Course Modules
| Course | Module Number | Module Name | Pass % Required |
| Autism Awareness | 1 | Definitions, Context & Background | 70 |
| Autism Awareness | 2 | Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder | 70 |
| Autism Awareness | 3 | Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder | 70 |
| Autism Awareness | 4 | Testing and Support | 70 |
Recommended System Requirements
- Browser: Up to date web browser
- Video: Up to date video drivers
- Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
- Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)
Duration: 30 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).
Who Should Take This Autism Awareness Course?
People working in adult and child care environments.
Those working in all areas of care may come into contact with people who has Autistic Spectrum Disorders ASD.
Although the course focuses on children with autism, having an awareness of the
condition and how best to provide support to someone with ASD will be of use to anyone who
interacts with and cares for children and adults as part of their work.
Advantages
Having a knowledge of the typical behaviours and challenges associated with ASD can equip youto identify these and act in a supportive way.
CPD approval means that this course can be used by those that need to prove they are continually developing themselves.
Online training is flexible, efficient, and cost-effective meaning the candidate can progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time, so they can fit the training in around their work and personal life.
Further Progression
There are a lot of courses in our health and social care suite that would make great follow-ups to this course and if you are responsible for the care of adults or children then a wide range of them would provide valuable additions to your knowledge.
Specific topics that complement this directly are Introduction to Early Years Foundation Stage, Equality and Diversity, and Mental Health Awareness.
Certification
All of our courses are accredited by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to universally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
On successful completion of the course you will be sent a quality assured certificate through the post the next working day. This can be used to provide evidence for compliance and audit.
This certificate does not have an expiry date. However, based on industry best practice guidelines, the recommended renewal period for this training is 3 years. We will print this recommended renewal date on your certificate.
Benefits of Online Training
Approved by RoSPA
Approved by the CPD Certification Service
Enrol and start today, so no need to wait
Takes approximately 30 minutes to complete online
Works on any device that can access the internet
Has all the training materials that you need, so no hidden fees
Includes the end of course test at no extra cost
Allows free re-sits of the test if you do not pass the first time
Enables you to download a certificate when you pass the test
The fast, efficient, effective, and low-cost way to learn
Aim of the Course
At the end of this course, you will understand:
- How autism spectrum disorders present challenges to children.
- What the law requires when working with autistic people.
- Research surrounding autism and its possible causes.
- The common behaviours caused by autism spectrum disorders.
- How to create a ‘profile’ of an autistic child.
- What a relationship with an autistic child requires from you.
- What you can do to support autistic children in everyday life.
Enquiries
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