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Understanding Autism - Beta testing (EP-509)


Description
Approximate Length: 1 hour
Assessment and Certificate of Completion

As a Support Worker you might need to support someone on the autistic spectrum. So let's dive into this online training course to find out exactly what autism is. See for yourself what it is really like to live on the autistic spectrum and learn the skills you may need to support someone on the spectrum.

The course will take around an hour so feel free to break it into sessions if that works best.

At the end of the course you will:
• Understand what the autistic spectrum is
• Identify the features of autism in adults and children
• Identify the skills needed to support someone on the autistic spectrum, particularly communication
• Understand Sensory Processing, Asperger's, ADHD
• Identify skills needed for working with people on the spectrum, including Positive Behaviour Support
• Know about different conditions linked to autism
• Identify where to get help and further information
Content
  • Understanding Autism
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever