This online Autism Awareness E-Learning course is aimed at 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 Autism Awareness online 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.
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 what factors contribute to a child developing autism and some of the typical behaviours associated with it and how you can provide effective support for those with the condition.
The 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.
Having a knowledge of the typical behaviours and challenges associated with ASD can equip you to identify these and act in a supportive way. * CPD approval means that this course can be used by those that need to prove they are continually developing themselves. Duration 30 mins *
Online training is flexible, efficient and cost-effective meaning the candidate can progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time, so they can fit the training in around their work and personal life.
- Autism Awareness Modules -
Definitions, Context & Background
Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder
Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder
Testing and Support
- Related Courses -
Person-Centred Care
Introduction to Early Years Foundation Stage
Safeguarding Adults
Safeguarding Children
Mental Health Awareness
Equality, Diversity and Discrimination
Autism Awareness
We realise that it is not always practical or convenient to attend face to face courses and so we have teamed up with VideoTile to offer an extensive range of excellent quality Health and Safety and Fire Safety E -Learning Courses at highly competitive prices. All of these courses are accredited by leading organisations in their field, IOH, IATP, CPD, IIRSM, IFE, Laser, ILM & ETA approved courses and so you can be sure that your learning will be of the highest quality.
Once purchased, we will contact you directly and complete the process, linking you to the Learning Management System, where you can monitor yourself or your candidates progress throughout their journey, and print certificates of completion for your due-diligence needs.