ABOUT THE COURSE
Understanding Autism
FLEXIBLE LEARNING
Health and Social Care
LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN UNDERSTANDING AUTISM
There are around 700,000 autistic people in the UK – more than 1 in every 100. If you work with autistic people, or if someone you know is autistic, this course is a great way to increase your knowledge about the condition. You will learn about autism and how it can affect the ways people communicate, interact and process information. You’ll learn how to support autistic people to live healthy, fulfilled lives. This fully online course will give you essential skills you need when working in mental health.
FUNDING
Available fully funded
COURSE DURATION
6 Weeks
COURSE DELIVERY
Online / Paper-based
AWARDING BODY
NCFE CACHE
COURSE CONTENT
- Learn how autistic people process sensory information
- Understand the characteristics that may be present in autistic individuals
- Understand the conditions that commonly occur with autism
- Learn the common misconceptions surrounding autism
- Learn how speech, language and communication may differ in autistic people
- Recognise how legislation and guidance underpins support
LOCATIONS
- England (Distance Learning).
ELIGIBILITY
- The learner must live in England and be over 19 years old
HOW TO SIGN UP
Learners may be eligible for funding which means the course won’t cost a thing to complete (subject to eligibility). There is a £125 cancellation fee if a learner enrols and fails to complete or withdraws early from the course. This is to cover administration costs. We may be able to offer extensions if learners are unable to meet the set submission deadline. Please read the declaration on the enrolment form carefully before signing up.
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