Course Description
Autism Awareness and Inclusive Practices
Alison
This mental health course discusses autism and the inclusive practices used to support people living with the disorder. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that is characterised by difficulty with social interaction and communication. An increase in autism awareness helps those living with ASD and society in many ways. This course explores the social perceptions of autism, the challenges people with autism face and the inclusive practices you can use to support them. We lay out the types of autism, its causes, symptoms, diagnosis and more.
Online Course
| Course Code | 5856 |
| College Name | Alison |
| Course Category | Health Care, Healthcare |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Certificate |
| Course Location | Online Course |
| Delivery mode | |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Course Duration | 1.5-3 hours |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | In This Free Course, You Will Learn How To • Outline the challenges faced by people who have autism • Discuss the importance of inclusive practices in supporting individuals with autism • Recognise common signs and symptoms of autism in children and adults • Describe the diagnostic process and criteria used for autism assessment • List various communication strategies and techniques for effectively interacting with individuals on the autism spectrum • Summarise the challenges and strengths associated with cognitive styles and functions in autism • Evaluate the role of interventions and treatments in supporting individuals with autism • Recall the different types of autism • Describe autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and its characteristics • Identify specific behaviours and their underlying motives in individuals with autism • Discuss the impact of inclusive practices on the overall quality of life and outcomes for individuals with autism |
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