Course curriculum

  • 1

    Module I: Introduction to Autism Spectrum Condition

    • Unit I_Topic I: Background to Autism and the spectrum

    • Unit I_Topic II: Autism Causation

    • Unit I_Topic III: Possible co occuring conditions

    • Unit II_Topic I: How the ‘autistic brain’ functions

    • Unit II_Topic II: The signs and symptoms of an autistic spectrum condition

    • Unit II_Topic III: Key impacted areas in development

    • Unit III_Topic I: Impacts on Communication

    • Unit III_Topic II: Impacts on Social Imagination

    • Unit III_Topic III: Impacts on Imaginative thinking

    • Unit III_Topic IV: Supporting people on the autism spectrum

  • 2

    Module II: Support and diagnosis

    • Unit I_Topic I: The importance of a definition

    • Unit I_Topic II: The main components of the definition and diagnosis

    • Unit I_Topic III: Routes to identification and diagnosis of the autism spectrum

    • Unit II_Topic I: The diagnosis of an autism spectrum condition

    • Unit II_Topic II_part I: Issues with the diagnosis of ‘the autisms’ or an autism spectrum condition

    • Unit II_Topic II_part II: Issues with the diagnosis of ‘the autisms’ or an autism spectrum condition

    • Unit II_Topic III: Understanding IQ, SPLD’s and educational skills tests

    • Unit III_Topic I: The autism spectrum as a continuum & co-occurring conditions

    • Unit III_Topic II: Working together with school

    • Unit III_Topic III: How tests can shape strategies

  • 3

    Module III: Strategies for support

    • Unit I_Topic I: Key areas of difficulty with day-to-day life

    • Unit I_Topic II: Formal support programmes

    • Unit I_Topic II_part I: Key areas for parents to grab on to when supporting at home

    • Unit I_Topic II_part II: Key areas for parents to grab on to when supporting at home

    • Unit II_Topic I: The importance of visual communication

    • Unit II_Topic II: Introducing visual structure

    • Unit II_Topic III: Using visual support systems

    • Unit III_Topic I: Structure in the environment

    • Unit III_Topic II: Adaptations which make a difference

    • Unit III_Topic III: Using structure and visuals ‘on the go

    • Unit III_Topic IV: Supporting Change

    • Unit III_Topic V: Using work systems

    • Unit III_Topic VI: Increasing motivation

    • Unit III_Topic VII: Toward independence

  • 4

    Module IV: Social support: Understanding self and others

    • Unit I_Topic I: What it feels like to be on the autism spectrum

    • Unit I_Topic II: The impact of a lack of diagnosis on emotional wellbeing

    • Unit I_Topic III: Behaviour commonly seen and simple strategies

    • Unit II_Topic I: Anxiety and the autism spectrum

    • Unit II_Topic II: Autism, mental health and emotional wellbeing

    • Unit II_Topic III: Strategies to support emotional wellbeing

    • Unit III_Topic I: The autism spectrum and ways of developing social understanding

    • Unit III_Topic II: The autisms - specialist interventions geared towards subgroups

    • Unit III_Topic III: Preparation for adulthood: relationships, sex education, leisure & recreation

  • 5

    Module V: Education and family support

    • Unit I_Topic I: Inclusive education and SEN provision

    • Unit I_Topic II: What really gets in the way of achievement and attainment?

    • Unit I_Topic III: The catalytic teacher in the world of autism

    • Unit II_Topic I: Autism specific good practice

    • Unit II_Topic II: The importance of Transition planning

    • Unit II_Topic III: Transition to Adulthood

    • Unit III_Topic I: Person Centered Planning

    • Unit III_Topic II: Autism and Culture

    • Unit III_Topic III: Autism impacts on the family