Course Code: 60775-01

Aim of the course:

This qualification is designed for those who wish to develop an understanding of autism and how to support individuals with autism.

This qualification aims to:

• develop your understanding of autism and the principles of supporting individuals with autism - covering the person-centred approach and influence of positive communication methods, how to support positive behaviour and how individuals with autism can be supported to live healthy and fulfilled lives.

The objective of this qualification is to help you to:

• progress within employment in a variety of sectors, and in a number of job roles where an understanding of autism and knowledge of how to support people with autism is required.

Mandatory Units:

• Unit 01: Introduction to autism
• Unit 02: Using a person-centred approach to support individuals with autism
• Unit 03: Communication and social interaction in individuals with autism
• Unit 04: Sensory processing, perception and cognition in individuals with autism
• Unit 05: Supporting positive behaviour in individuals with autism
• Unit 06: Supporting individuals with autism to live healthy and fulfilled lives

Additional qualification information about this learning aim can be viewed on the NCFE page which will give you more of an in depth overview.