Unit I - Topic I: Understanding Special Educational needs (SEN), Autism and neurodiversity
Unit I - Topic II: History of the development of understanding of the Autism Spectrum
Unit II - Topic I: How the ‘autistic brain’ functions
Unit II - Topic II: The signs and symptoms of the autistic spectrum
Unit II - Topic III: Autism and co-occurring conditions
Unit III - Topic I: An introduction to ‘the autisms
Unit III - Topic II: The autism spectrum - strengths and difficulties
Unit III - Topic III: The importance of diagnosis.
Unit I - Topic I: The importance of a definition in education
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: Diagnosing an Autism Spectrum Condition
Unit II - Topic 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: Why teachers may fail to pick up signs of the autism spectrum?
Unit III - Topic III: How tests can shape teaching strategies
Unit I - Topic I: Key areas of difficulty experienced at school
Unit I - Topic II: Key facts that teachers need to know when teaching students on the autism spectrum
Unit I - Topic III: An introduction to autism specific approaches
Unit II - Topic I: Factors affecting learning
Unit II - Topic II: Strategies to enhance learning
Unit II - Topic III: In-depth understanding of the cognitive differences in the autism spectrum
Unit III - Topic I: Translating theory into practice when teaching students on the autism spectrum
Unit III - Topic II: Specific strategies to address the subgroups within the autism spectrum
Unit III - Topic III: The qualities of effective teachers
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 wellbeing
Unit I - Topic III: Behaviours commonly seen in the classroom 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
Unit I - Topic I: What is Inclusive Education?
Unit I - Topic II: The SEN Code of Practice
Unit I - Topic III: Educators as catalysts for success
Unit II - Topic I: Factors that impact on inclusion
Unit II - Topic II: SEN provision
Unit II - Topic III: SEN teaching methods
Unit III - Topic I: Strengths and attributes of people with ADD and ADHD
Unit III - Topic II: Educational strategies to prepare students with ADHD for the future
Unit III - Topic III: The gifts of people with ADD & ADHD and role