AIMS
To be able to recognise autistic traits in a person, meet their communication needs and understand when and how to implement adjustments in a Person-Centred way
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course you will:
- Recognise that Autism is a type of neurodiversity
- Know that Autism is a spectrum disorder
- Understand that some autistic people will also be diagnosed with other neurodivergent disorders
- Be aware of the history of Autism
- Recognise that autistic people have strengths and abilities
- Know that some people have misconceptions relating to Autism
- Understand that every autistic person's spectrum is unique
- Know the three areas of difference
- Understand that autistic people face challenges with social communication, interaction and imagination
- Know that autistic people will have repetitive, restrictive and self-regulating behaviours
- Recognise that autistic people will have differences in sensory processing
- Understand that an autistic person's senses may get overloaded
- Know that alternative methods of communication may be necessary to meet an autistic person's needs
- Be aware of signs that may indicate that a child is autistic
- Recognise the importance of an adult getting an autism diagnosis
- Know ways to support an autistic person and their family
LESSONS AND TOPICS
Understanding Autism
- Terminology
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Other Neurodiverse Conditions
- Facts and Statistics
- The History of Autism
- Common Misconceptions About Autism
- How to Talk About Autism
- Strengths and Abilities of Autistic People
- Famous Autistic People
Sensory Processing
- Sensory Processing
- Lesser-Known Senses
- Sensory Overload
- Reasons for Behaviour of Concern
- Distraction
- Hyposensitivity
The Spectrum
- Misconceptions of the Spectrum
Communication
- Communication Challenges
- Alternative Methods of Communication
- Communication Tips
Three Areas of Difference
- Three Areas of Difference
Communication
- Communication Challenges
- Alternative Methods of Communication
- Communication Tips
Social Communication, Interaction and Imagination
- Social Communication
- Social Interaction and Rules
- Social Imagination
Diagnosis
- Diagnosis in Children
- Diagnosis in Adults
- Diagnostic Overshadowing
Restrictive/Repetitive or Self-Regulating Behaviours
- Restrictive Behaviour
- Restrictive Interests
- Restrictive Interest Case Study
- Repetitive and Self-Regulating Behaviour
- Repetitive Behaviours That Become Restrictive
Supporting Autistic People
- Person-Centred Care
- Bullying
- Mental Health
- Reasonable Adjustments
- Passports
- Signposting
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