Understanding Autism Certificate (Online)
Autism is described by The National Autistic Society as a complex, lifelong developmental disability that typically appears during early childhood and can impact a person's social skills, communication, relationships, and self-regulation. Individual preference regarding terminology used for an individual on the autism spectrum may vary and must be valued and respected.
This NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism will help you to gain knowledge and understanding of autism, including:
• how to adopt a positive approach to supporting individuals with autism
• the current legislative framework relating to autism and how different theories have developed over time
• how to support and manage transitions for individuals with autism
• the range of therapeutic interventions and support available for individuals with autism and co-occurring conditions
• how to support communication and social interaction for individuals with autism
• how to develop an understanding of how individuals with autism may be vulnerable and the support worker’s role and responsibilities relating to safeguarding according to legislative requirements.
By completing the qualification, you will develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of autism, which could support progression onto appropriate qualifications, and into relevant employment. It is useful for learners who provide direct support and those working in sectors such as healthcare, social care, leisure, education, early years and voluntary.
This qualification has been allocated UCAS points. Please refer to the UCAS website for further details of the points allocation and the most up-to-date information.
How you will learn and be assessed:
This course is completed via distance learning.
There are no live lessons to attend. You will learn independently on our online platform but with the support of a personal tutor, so you can learn at times best for you, whilst still completing work within the required deadlines.
This is a 12-week course with six units. For each unityou will complete an assessment, therefore, you will have an assessment due every 14 days.
You can access the assessment at any point leading up to your deadline, it is in the form of written question and answer format, and not timed – meaning you can complete the assessment in small chunks.
You will be required to have achieved English at Level 2
You should have a genuine interest in this subject
You will require good literacy and IT skills
You will require a reliable internet connection and use of a laptop/computer. A smartphone is not always compatible.
Unit 01 – Autism in Context
You will explore the characteristics and diagnosis of autism and understand how different theories have developed over time. You will also gain knowledge of the current legislative framework relating to autistic individuals.
Unit 02 – Positive Behavioural Support for Autistic Individuals
You will learn how to adopt a positive approach to supporting autistic individuals and understand their behaviour. You will explore factors that influence behaviour, the impact of behaviour, and strategies and approaches that are effective in providing support.
Unit 03 – Support and Management of Transitions for Autistic Individuals
You will gain insight into a range of transitions during the lifespan and the implications for autistic individuals. You will develop an understanding of how professionals and others can provide support for both short-term and long-term transitions, including child and adult services.
Unit 04 – Therapeutic Interventions and Support Available for Autistic Individuals and Co-occurring Conditions
You will examine the therapeutic interventions and support options available for autistic individuals, including those with co-occurring conditions.
Unit 05 – Communication and Social Interaction with Autistic Individuals
You will develop an understanding of the differences in social interaction and communication in autism. You will explore how to develop skills and a range of strategies and aids that can be used to support social interaction and communication for autistic individuals.
Unit 06 – Safeguarding and Resilience in Autism
You will develop an understanding of how autistic individuals may be vulnerable, and your role and responsibilities relating to safeguarding according to legislative requirements. You will explore different ways to support individuals to develop resilience and contextualise your focus as applicable to the individuals you support (for example children, young people or adults).
