Professional Online Training
Autism Awareness
Understand autism spectrum disorder, typical behaviours and effective support strategies, equipping anyone working with children or adults to respond with confidence and understanding
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Course Details
- Duration: 30 mins
- Delivery: Online and self-paced
Who This Course Is For
This course is relevant to anyone working in adult and child care environments who may come into contact with people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
- Staff working in children's care settings who support young people with ASD
- Adult care workers who interact with service users who may have autism
- Anyone caring for or working with children and adults who wants a grounded understanding of ASD
Course Content
The course is divided into four modules, each requiring a 70% pass mark.
- Definitions, Context & Background — Introduces what autism is and the context behind the condition.
- Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder — Covers typical behaviours associated with autism and how they present.
- Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder — Explains what happens during the process of diagnosing autism.
- Testing and Support — Looks at intervention methods and adaptations that help manage the condition day to day.
Course Information
The Block Coach provides access through the Learn-Link learning library.
Buy for Yourself or Your Team
Choose one seat for yourself or add places for colleagues. Each learner receives their own course access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this course only apply to children with autism
The course focuses on children with autism, but the awareness and support principles covered are useful to anyone who interacts with or cares for children and adults with ASD.
What topics complement this Autism Awareness course
Introduction to Early Years Foundation Stage, Equality and Diversity, and Mental Health Awareness directly complement this course for those responsible for the care of adults or children.
