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Course Content

Aims and learning outcomes

• Why you need to know about autism
• Aims and learning outcomes

Introduction

• What autism is
• Key terms
• Causes of autism
• Key legislation

Behaviours associated with autism

• The triad of impairments
• Social communication
• Social interaction
• Social imagination
• Particular interests
• Routines
• Repetitive behaviour
• Sensory sensitivity
• Meltdowns
• Related conditions

Helping an individual with autism

• Managing behaviour
• Reducing anxiety
• Preparing for change
• Managing repetitive behaviour
• Helping sensory issues
• Managing meltdowns
  

Who should attend this brilliant course

This course is designed for anyone who would like to understand more about autism and what it means to be autistic. It is suitable for anyone who supports autistic children, young people, or adults - this includes parents, carers, employers, colleagues, friends, relatives, etc.

Team Learning Outcomes

Upon completing the comprehensive Autism Awareness  training course, participants will achieve the following learning outcomes:

• Understand what autism is, and the terminology associated with it.
• Understand the need to approach autism as a difference, rather than a disorder or impairment.
• Understand how autism may be identified and diagnosed.
• Understand the areas of difference and how these may affect an individual.
• Understand that every autistic individual experiences autism differently and that an individual’s strengths, aspirations, and needs should drive any provision.
• Understand what is meant by advocacy and ways in which autistic individuals can be supported.
• Understand and identify some strategies that can help to support autistic individuals in a range of contexts.