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An Introduction to the Autism Spectrum

Our An Introduction to the Autism Spectrum course is for learners who work with or are likely to encounter someone on the autism spectrum. With this autism online training learn about the triad of impairment, what the main characteristics and behaviours are associated with autism, the range of the autism spectrum and the complexity of social interaction for people with autism.

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Course Overview

Format

Introductory Course
1-2 Study Hours
Online Study
Self-Printed Certificate

Accreditation

1-2 CPD Hours
CPD Certified

Course description

This e-learning course is for anyone who works closely with children or in a capacity where they might encounter someone on the autism spectrum; for example, teachers, youth workers, carers, nurses and even customer service professionals.

The Introduction to Autism Spectrum training course has been updated with help from subject matter experts to include more information on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and to cover the Oliver McGowan case.

Overview - An Introduction to the Autism Spectrum Course

According to the National Autistic Society, Autistic spectrum disorder affects more than 2.8 million people in the UK.

The term autism refers to a range of social, language and communication problems. Some people on the autistic spectrum have very few symptoms, meaning their condition can go unrecognised. It is not unusual for people to be diagnosed with autism in adulthood.

However, for others, the condition can be so severe that they are unable to participate in society.

Autism awareness needs to increase among the population to ensure that everyone on the autism spectrum is able to get the support they need, and so that any stigmas around the condition are dispelled.

This is particularly important for anyone who works with children, as spotting the signs of autism and finding ways to deal with them early on can help to prevent the condition from adversely affecting a young person throughout the rest of their life.

Why take this course?

Our Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders e-learning course is designed to provide people who work with children with a basic understanding of the autism spectrum.

After completing the course, learners will be able to:

Recognise the main characteristics of behaviour for people on the autism spectrum
Understand the triad of impairment
Understand the range of the autistic spectrum
Appreciate the particular differences of understanding language with people on the autism spectrum
Understand the need to backup spoken language visually to help understanding
Appreciate the importance of routine and predictability for people on the autism spectrum
Understand the complexity of social interaction for people with autism
Appreciate the sensory differences of people on the autism spectrum

Who is this course for?

Our e-learning course is suitable for anyone who works closely with children or in a capacity where they might encounter someone on the autism spectrum; for example, teachers, youth workers, carers, nurses and even customer service professionals.

Course lesson plan

An Introduction to the Autism Spectrum covers the following lesson plan:

Welcome and learning objectives
Introduction
The triad of impairment and the autism spectrum
Support strategies for the three areas of the triad
Sensory issues and the autism spectrum summary

Course accreditation

The content of this digital learning course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

Certification

After completing this course, you will be able to download a Virtual College certificate to print and keep for your records.

Course duration

The course should take one to two hours to complete, but this depends entirely on your individual learning speed and how quickly you absorb the study material.

With our Learning Management System, Enable, you can proceed at whatever speed you like, with your progress automatically saved as you go.

Entry requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

You will learn

The triad of impairment

The main characteristics of behaviour for people on the autism spectrum

The range of the autism spectrum

The complexity of social interaction for people with autism

Who is it for?

Roles including:

Anyone who works closely with children where they might encounter someone on the autism spectrum

Teachers

Youth Workers

Carers

Nurses

Customer Service Professionals

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Once you have purchased a course, you will be able to send this course to other people using your system account with Enable by entering the new learner’s email address so that they may access the training and set up their own system account with our Learning Management System.
If you are not 100% satisfied with your course then we offer a 30-day, no hassle money-back guarantee. To request a refund, you should email our learner support team with your receipt stating why you would like to be reimbursed. You, or your learners, must not have completed the training in order to make a valid refund claim. Any claim made after the training has been completed will be invalidated.
Take the course

This online course consists of a series of pages in which an instructor will talk learners through the lesson material. Pages may include supporting pictures, graphs, animation or extra sounds to help with the learning where appropriate. Some lessons will include challenges/quizzes to help learners stay engaged and interested in the material. Lessons can be taken in any order and each lesson may be paused and resumed at any stage.
The course is self-paced so learners decide how fast or slow the training goes. There is no deadline for completion but some of our courses have a test at the end to check that learners have understood the material. If the course has a test at the end then learners are required to achieve a 75% pass mark to successfully complete the course. Once learners have passed the test they are awarded a certificate, which can either be downloaded digitally or sent as a physical copy if this option was chosen when purchasing the course.
Your Certificate

Upon completion of any of our courses, learners will be able to download a digital certificate from Virtual College and will include the accrediting bodies logo where applicable.
If you have bought the posted certificate option (available on select courses), a high quality, seal embossed, certificate will be sent out at the beginning of the following working week.