Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism

Course Overview

Unlike other learning programmes about autism, courses from our suite, like this one, aim to provide your employee with an in-depth understanding of supporting individuals with autism, how to support positive behaviour and how individuals with autism can be supported to live healthy and fulfilled lives.

Key Information

Course Length
12 weeks

Course Level
Level 2

Awarding Body
TQUK
(E-certificates upon achievement)

Learning Method(s)
Online materials
Online assessment

For Individuals

Benefits

The benefits of this course include:

You will see improved staff retention

Employees will achieve a nationally recognised level 2 qualification

Employees can learn from their own home, in their own time

Employees get access to award-winning learning and assessment materials

Employees will receive subject specialist support from a Tutor and access to a Learner Support Advisor for everyday queries

Funding available – speak to one of our team for more information and to see if your staff are eligible.

Course Price
£249.00

Direct Debit
Yes

Funded Course
England and Scotland Only

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Unit 1: Introduction to autism

In this unit, your employee will be introduced to the autistic spectrum, theories of autism and diagnosis. They will also explore common misconceptions associated with autism and conditions that can co-occur with autism.

Unit 2: Using a person-centred approach to support individuals with autism

Within this unit, your employee will gain an understanding of a person-centred approach to supporting individuals with autism, legislation and guidance supporting the rights of individuals with autism, and the support networks available to individuals and their families.

Unit 3: Communication and social interaction in individuals with autism

This unit will explore the potential delays and difficulties in speech, language and social development sometimes faced by individuals with autism. Your employee will also learn about methods and strategies that could be used when communicating with an individual with autism.

Unit 4: Sensory processing, perception, and cognition in individuals with autism

In this unit, your employee will gain an understanding of sensory processing, perception and cognition in individuals with autism, and how to support their sensory needs.

Unit 5: Supporting positive behaviour in individuals with autism

Within this unit, your employee will understand individuals’ behaviour in the context of autism, as well as how to support positive behaviour and help individuals to develop coping strategies.

Unit 6: Supporting individuals with autism to live health and fulfilled lives

This unit will cover how to support individuals through life events and times of transition, including how to maintain their personal safety, and how to access services, facilities, and employment opportunities.

Once your employees have completed this course, they could progress on to the following:

Certificate in Understanding Autism

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Certificate in Introducing Caring for Children and Young People

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Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care

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Certificate in Understanding Behaviour that Challenges

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Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties

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Full cost	Direct debit	Fully funded
£249	Initial payment of £24.90, 3 monthly payments of £74.70	To be eligible you must: Be 19 or over Have lived in the European Union for the past three years Not be a current learner with The Skills Network or another provider Learners must reside in England or Scotland NOT have done the course of interest before.

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