AUTISM AWARENESS - LEVEL 2 COURSE
NVQ
Distance
Description
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Type
NVQ Level 2
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Class hours
120h
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Duration
12 Months
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Start date
Different dates available
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Online campus
Yes
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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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Virtual classes
Yes
The Autism Awareness - Level 2 Course aims to develop your understanding of autism and gives practical suggestions when working with autistic individuals. This course will enable you to become familiar with various approaches to autism, have increased awareness of how to obtain a diagnosis and enable you to understand genetic environmental causes of autism.
On successful completion on this course students will receive an accredited Level 2 Certificate Award.
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About this course
The Objectives of the Course are to:
Define autism
Understand the difference between Autism and Asperger’s syndrome
Explain the gender differences
Identify conditions related to ASD
Explain how research in other conditions can help research into autism
There is no prior learning knowledge or experience required to take this course.
On successful completion on this course students will receive an accredited Level 2 Certificate of Achievement.
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- Quality
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- Accredited
- Quality Training
- Communication Training
- Social Interaction
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Course programme
Unit 1 - What is Autism?
The following topics are covered; History, Autism today, Symptoms, Who is affected? Related conditions.
Unit 2 - Legislation and Autism
The following topics are covered; The Equality Act (2010), Making reasonable adjustments in employment, Making reasonable adjustments in education, The Autism Act outcome 1: The Autism Strategy, The Autism Act Outcome 2: The statutory guidance.
Unit 3 - Triad of Impairments
The following topics are covered; Problems with social interaction, Problems with social communication and language.
Unit 4 - Explaining Autistic behaviours
The following topics are covered; Challenging behaviour: biting other people, Obsessions, Repetition, Routine.
Unit 5 - Causes of Autism
The following topics are covered; Autism or autistic traits? Genetics, Twin and other genetic studies, Environmental factors.
Unit 6 - Diagnosing Autism
The following topics are covered; Factors contributing to increased awareness and diagnosis, Models of disability, Pros and cons of diagnosis, Components for multi-agency assessment.
Unit 7 - Approaches to Autism
The following topics are covered; Behavioural approaches, Dietary approaches, Medical interventions, Intensive Interaction, Alternative communication systems.
Unit 8 - Practical Suggestions when Working with Autistic Individuals
The following topics are covered; Assisting with anxiety, Support with organising, Technology, Planning and adapting to change. Life changes.
Unit 9 - Explaining the Myths
This unit explains the reasoning behind myths regarding Autism.
AUTISM AWARENESS - LEVEL 2 COURSE