Understanding Autism

What Will You Learn?

• Unit 1: Common traits and diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder
• This unit will provide you with an understanding of autistic spectrum conditions, the dyad of impairments and the importance of professional diagnosis of autism spectrum conditions.
• Unit 2: Sources of information, support, legislation, and guidance relevant to Autism Spectrum Conditions
• This unit covers the legislation and guidance relevant to autism spectrum conditions and helps you to understand ways to support individuals on the autism spectrum. This unit will also help you to understand the help and support available for individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
• Unit 3: Living with Autism Spectrum Conditions
• This unit covers the effect autism spectrum conditions have on an individual’s sensory experiences, the impact those conditions have on the family of an individual on the autism spectrum and the societal impact on individuals on the autism spectrum. This unit will also help you to understand the impact of the physical environment upon individuals on the autism spectrum.
• Unit 4: Best practice relating to Autism Spectrum Conditions
• This unit covers the experience of living with autism, how to support individuals to maintain their personal safety and the purpose of positive risk-taking. This unit will also help you to know how to support individuals with transitions, life events, accessing services and facilities and how to support individuals with employment.