Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism

This course is designed for those who want to increase their knowledge and understanding of the condition and the challenges and strengths that autistic people may experience.

This course aims to develop learners’ knowledge and understanding of:

• How to adopt a positive approach to supporting autistic individuals
• The current legislative framework relating to autistic individuals and how different Theories have developed over time
• How to support and manage transitions for autistic individuals
• The range of therapeutic interventions and support available for autistic individuals and co-occurring conditions
• How to support communication and social interaction for autistic individuals
• How to develop an understanding of how autistic individuals may be vulnerable and the support worker’s role and responsibilities relating to safeguarding according to legislative requirements.

This course is distance learning where you can study at your own pace, with the option of drop-in support sessions at Channelside. There is a range of courses in the suite but enrolment is only possible to one course at a time.