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Understanding Autism

Our Understanding Autism free online course is a short and fun way to help others at work as well as at home. This course will help you learn about conditions that can occur with autism and what difficulties they can cause to an individual. Autism can affect how an individual communicates with, and relates to, other people. It further alters how a person makes sense of the world around them. Our course can enhance the knowledge and skills you that have to support those around you.

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Are You Eligible?

To ensure you are eligible for this online course, check if you align with our check list below:

Aged 19+ at the beginning of the academic year

Lived in the EU for 3 years

Available fully funded

Autism is a spectrum condition that affects how a person communicates with others and how they interpret the world around them. There are around 700,000 people in the UK with autism – more than 1 in every 100. Having a clear understanding of the misconceptions, diagnoses and support surrounding autism are just some of the essential skills needed when working in mental health.

Course Benefits

  • Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification
  • Improve your understanding of theories relating to autism
  • Further your personal and professional development
  • Ensure you understand what is meant by autism and how it is diagnosed
  • Learn at a time that suits you without the need to attend college

What Will You Learn

  • Introduction to autism
  • Using a person-centred approach to support individuals with autism
  • Communication and social interaction in individuals with autism
  • Sensory processing, perception and cognition in individuals with autism
  • Supporting positive behaviour in individuals with autism
  • Supporting individuals with autism to live healthy and fulfilled lives

Full Course Title

NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism

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