This Autism training course is designed for social workers who need to support someone with autism. Therefore, you can dive into this Autism course to find out exactly what autism is. As well as, see for yourself what it is really like to live on the autistic spectrum and learn the skills you may need to support someone on the autistic spectrum.

If you have watched any television recently then you are likely to have seen someone with autism. Older films like "Rain Man", modern drama series like "The Good Doctor" or lifestyle programmes like "The Autistic Gardener", all have central characters with autism. Some big name celebrities, like Chris Packham and Susan Boyle, have publicly shared they have a diagnosis of autism.

This course covers the following:

• What is autism?
• Different names for autism
• Autism diagnosis
• Signs of autism in adults
• Signs of autism in children
• Conditions related to autism
• What causes autism?
• Communicating with people with autism
• Getting help and useful resources

By the end of the training, you will:

• Understand what the autistic spectrum is
• Understand what causes it and how it is diagnosed
• Identify the signs in adults and children
• Identify the skills needed to support someone with it
• Know about different conditions linked to it

This Autism training course is specifically for Care and Support Workers working in a social care setting. It may also be useful to a wider audience of people who would like to know more about autism.