Course description
Are you in a role where it would be helpful to improve your understanding of autism and how you can better support individuals with this specific special educational need? This Understanding Autism QLS Level 3 course is ideal for anyone currently working in a childcare or education setting with an autistic child or young person. Your studies will provide you with a full understanding of the condition and how to support an autistic individual with their communication, social interactions, and behaviour.
Course Content
Unit 1 Introduction to autism
- The triad of impairments
- Communication and social interaction
- Repetitive and obsessive behaviour
- Diagnosis
- Effects
Unit 2 Supporting individuals with communication, social interaction and behavioural difficulties
- Legislation
- Formal and informal networks
- Communication and social reaction
- Managing behaviour
Unit 3 Understanding sensory processing disorder
- Sensory Processing Disorder
- Five key senses
- The vestibular system’
- Proprioception
Unit 4 Identifying and understanding other conditions associated with autism
- Conditions
- Supporting individuals
Unit 5 Supporting individuals with autism to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle
- Poor health
- Social exclusion
- Develop plans
- Social inclusion
- Safeguarding
Unit 6 The importance of person-centred values in supporting individuals with autism
- Person-centred values
- Person-centred practice
Do you work at this organisation and want to update this page?
Is there out-of-date information about your organisation or courses published here? Fill out this form to get in touch with us.
Why choose Open Study College
Trusted by over 110,000 students
Study from home, at your own pace
Discounts on selected courses
Expenses
Pay Now: GBP 399.00
OR 6 Monthly Instalments of GBP 74.85 with a deposit of GBP
49.90 totalling 499
Get Inspired! Watch the Video
Request info
Ads