Course overview of Neurodiversity: Understanding Autism for Parents
This course was written by Sarah-Jane Critchley, author of ‘A Different Joy: The Parents’ Guide to Living Better with Autism, Dyslexia, ADHD and more…’.
She is mother to two autistic adults, married to a wonderful autistic man and identifies as an autistic woman. She worked for the Autism Education Trust for 10 years, improving educational provision for autistic young people nationally and internationally.
Course content
This course will cover:
- What is Autism
- Autism Diagnosis
- The impact of autism on the day to day
- Meeting your child’s needs
- Autism and Behaviour
- How to ensure your child’s needs are being met at school
- Managing day to day needs

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Aims of Neurodiversity: Understanding Autism for Parents course
Upon completion of this course, you will:
- Learn what autism is.
- Understand how autism affects people in different ways.
- Understand how behaviour is communication.
- Learn how to support an autistic child or young person.