Course description
Free Online Course in Understanding Autism - Level 2 Certificate - Study with vision2learn
This course is designed for learners who wish to develop an understanding of autism or for people who currently work with autistic people and want to progress in their careers.
- Learn about autism, theories and diagnosis.
- Find out how to use a person-centred approach to support individuals with autism.
- Learn about sensory processing and cognition in individuals with autism.
- Gain knowledge of how to support individuals with autism.
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
This course leads to a Government funded nationally-accredited qualification. You can take this course free of charge if you meet the following criteria:
- Living in England
- Aged 19 or over from the 31 August 2022 (born before 01 September 2003)
- A citizen of a country within the European Economic Area (EEA) and a resident in the EEA for the last 3 years
- Not in receipt of any other government-funded training.
You may also qualify if you're:
- Employed and in receipt of a low wage
- A non-EEA citizen with permission by UK government to live in the UK, which is not for educational purposes, and lived in England for at least 3 years
- A family member of an EU national
- A refugee
- Asylum Seeker
Outcome / Qualification etc.
If you successfully complete this course, you will earn a Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism.
Why study this course with vision2learn?
It’s completely free for eligible learners.
100% online course – you can study from wherever you are, without having to travel to study.
Earn a vocational qualification valued by UK employers.
Personal support from a dedicated tutor throughout your course.
Free additional online and telephone customer support.
Training Course Content
Unit 1: Introduction to autism
Unit 2: Using a person-centred approach to support individuals with autism
Unit 3: Communication and social interaction in individuals with autism
Unit 4: Sensory processing, perception and cognition in individuals with autism
Unit 5: Supporting positive behaviour in individuals with autism
Unit 6: Supporting individuals with autism to live healthy and fulfilled lives
Why choose vision2learn
99% would recommend to a friend
Over 30,000 learners find success with vision2learn each year
One-to-one personalised tutor support throughout your course
Expenses
This course is free of charge to residents of England, age 19 or older, who have been living in an eligible English postcode area and have been EU residents for the last three years.
Note: places are limited