Course overview of Autism Awareness
This autism training course is designed for social workers and professionals supporting individuals with autism. It provides a clear introduction to what autism is, alongside insight into what it can be like to live on the autistic spectrum, helping you develop the skills needed to offer effective, person-centred support.
Understanding autism course
Understanding autism is essential for creating inclusive environments. According to the National Autistic Society, more than 1 in 100 people in the UK are autistic, with at least 700,000 autistic adults and children.
Autism is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition that affects how people experience and interact with the world, including communication, social interaction and sensory processing. It is a spectrum condition, meaning it affects individuals in different ways, with varying strengths, needs and preferences.
Through this course, you’ll build the confidence to support autistic individuals to thrive.
Course content
This Autism training 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
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Aims of Autism Awareness course
By the end of the Autism training, you will be able to:
- 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
What audience is this online course suitable for?
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.
