Understanding Autism - Level 2

Important Information:

This is a 12-week (approx. 120 hours) Online Self-Study qualification course. It can be started anytime and accessed (via a portal) at times/days to suit you. This is not a single event.

When you are ready to start register for the next available date and we will send you the application forms to complete.

Once this is done, we will contact you to organise a short induction via zoom/teams.

This online self-study course allows you to study at your own pace at a time and day that is convenient for you, gaining a level 2 qualification.

Course Information:

There are around 700,000 autistic people in the UK – more than 1 in every 100.

This online Autism course you will learn about how it can affect the ways people communicate, interact and process information. You'll learn how to support autistic people to live healthy, fulfilled lives.

Having a clear understanding of the misconceptions, diagnoses and support surrounding autism are just some of the essential skills needed when working with individuals with autism.

Course Content:

• Learn how autistic people process sensory information
• Understand the characteristics that may be present in autistic individuals
• Understand the conditions that commonly occur with autism
• Learn the common misconceptions surrounding autism
• Learn how speech, language and communication may differ in autistic people
• Recognise how legislation and guidance underpins support

How Will I Learn:

All learning will be online (self-study) and can be completed at a time that suits without the need to attend college. Dedicated tutors will provide written feedback on the assessments and ongoing remote support where required.

The course includes online learning materials in the form of interactive resources and flipbooks, a personalised login to access the online learning portal will be given on enrolment.

Each learner will be given a virtual online induction, candidates will be provided with learning and assessment materials that have been developed to support individuals to meet the qualification requirements.

You can only apply for one course at a time however upon completion you can enrol on a further 2 courses per academic year. It can take up to 12 weeks to complete a course

Once you have completed the application paperwork, we will contact you with dates for the induction, this will be online and give you chance to ask any questions.

These course are free, subject to eligibility criteria:

• Learners must be aged 19+ on the 31/08/2021
• Lived in the EEA/ UK for 3 years