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 and impacts on proccessing

    • Unit I - Topic III: Possible co morbid conditions

    • Unit II - Topic I: How the autistic brain functions

    • Unit II - Topic II: Characteristics associated with Autism Conditions

    • 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 II - Topic I: The diagnosis of an autism spectrum condition

    • Unit II - Topic II: Issues with the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Conditions

    • Unit II - Topic III: Tests for Specific Learning Difficulties and Educational skills

    • Unit III - Topic I: The autism spectrum as a continuum & co-occurring

    • Unit III - Topic II: Working together with school

    • Unit III - Topic III: How tests can shape strategies

  • 3

    Module III: Introducing visual Structure

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

    • Unit I_Topic II: Formal support programmes

    • Unit I_Topic III: Key areas for parents to grab on to when supporting at home - Part 1

    • Unit I_Topic III: Key areas for parents to grab on to when supporting at home - Part 2

    • Unit II_Topic I: The importance of visual communication

    • Unit II_Topic II: Introducing visual structure

    • Unit II_Topic III: using visual support system

    • 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: The impact of Anxiety on behaviours

    • Unit I_Topic I: Introduction to Autism and anxiety led behaviours

    • Unit II_Topic I: Anxiety explained

    • Unit II_Topic II: Mental health in Autism

    • Unit III_Topic I: Obsessive and ritualistic behaviors

    • Unit III_Topic II: Depression in Autism

    • Unit III_Topic III: Interventions to reduce anxiety

  • 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 into Adulthood

    • Unit III_Topic I: Person Centered Planning

    • Unit III_Topic II: Autism and Culture

    • Unit III_Topic III: Autism and impacts on the family