Certificate in Understanding Autism
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This autism level 3 course is designed for those seeking an in-depth understanding of autism, particularly in the health, social care, or education sectors. With over 700,000 UK autistic individuals, this qualification is ideal for career progression, raising awareness, and supporting autistic family members, friends, and colleagues. Funded in Scotland, it is equivalent to Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework Level 6.
Course Content
Unit 1: Autism in context
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In this unit, cover the historical context of autism, the diagnosis and characteristics of autism, the legislative framework applicable to autism, and how autism is represented in society.
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Unit 2: Positive behavioural support for autistic individuals
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This unit covers behaviour within the context of autism and how to promote an autism-friendly environment. Learn about how to promote individual positive behavioural support and the interventions that are used in behavioural support.
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Unit 3: Understand support and management of transitions for autistic individuals
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In this unit, learn about how transitions can affect autistic people, how to support autistic young people to make the transition into adulthood, and how to support autistic individuals into employment.
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Unit 4: Therapeutic interventions and support available for autistic individuals and co-occurring conditions
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This unit covers the range of therapeutic interventions available to autistic individuals. Learn about the services available to autistic individuals and their families, and co-occurring conditions and their treatments.
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Unit 5: Communication and social interaction with autistic individuals
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In this unit, learn about the differences in social interactions and communications associated with autism, how communication can be adapted to support positive interactions and communication with autistic individuals, and a range of strategies and aids used to support communication and social interaction for autistic individuals.
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Unit 6: Safeguarding and resilience in autism
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In the final unit of this course, learn how to raise concerns about potential or actual harm, abuse or exploitation, how to support the health, safety and well-being of individuals, how the legislative framework safeguards autistic children, young people and adults, and about how and when restrictive practices might be used within legal guidelines.
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