Autism Awareness
This course will provide you with an understanding of what autism is and how it affects a child's daily life. It will touch on some of the typical behaviors associated with it and how to can provide effective support for those with the condition. It also discusses what happens during the diagnosis process, some of the intervention methods that can help manage the condition and suggests some simple adaptations you can make to improve a child with autism's day to day life.
Course Overview
Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that affects how a person communicates with and relates to other people around them. According to the National Autistic Society, autism affects about 700,000 people in the United Kingdom, which equates to 1 in 100 of the population and the number of children being diagnosed with the condition is continuing to increase.
This online Autism Awareness E-Learning course will provide you with an understanding of what autism is and how it affects a child's daily life. The Autism Awareness online course will touch on some of the typical behaviours associated with Autism and how you can provide effective support for those with the condition. This online Autism Awareness course also discusses what happens during the diagnosis process, some of the intervention methods that can help manage the condition and suggests some simple adaptations you can make to improve a child with autism's day to day life.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Describe what autism is and how it affects communication, social interaction and behaviour.
Recognise common traits and behaviours associated with autism in children.
Understand the process of autism diagnosis and the role of professionals involved.
Identify intervention approaches and support strategies that can help children with autism.
Suggest simple adjustments and adaptations to improve daily life and participation for children with autism.
Who is this course for
People working in adult and child care environments. Those working in all areas of care may come into contact with people who has Autistic Spectrum Disorders ASD. Although the course focuses on children with autism, having an awareness of the condition and how best to provide support to someone with ASD will be of use to anyone who interacts with and cares for children and adults as part of their work.
Recommended System Requirements
• Browser: Up to date web browser
• Video: Up to date video drivers
• Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
• Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)
Further Progression
There are a lot of courses in our health and social care suite that would make great follow ups to this course and if you are responsible for the care of adults or children then a wide range of them would provide valuable additions to your knowledge. Specific topics that compliment this directly are Introduction to Early Years Foundation Stage, Equality and Diversity and Mental Health Awareness.
Accredited by
CPD Approved
Course Cost
£12.50 +VAT