Over the 8 - 12 weeks you will be required to complete a series of mandatory units.

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.

On completion of this course you will receive a Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism, from TQUK.

This qualification could assist you in gaining the following employment opportunities:

• Autism Support Worker.

• Autism Specialist Support Worker.

• Autism Support Coordinator.

• Autism Specialist Teacher or Practitioner (with additional qualifications)

• Autism Services Manager.

• Potential pathway to behaviour analysis or occupational therapy (with further education)

Additional education opportunities include:

• Level 2/3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

• Level 2 qualifications in Mental Health

• Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities

• Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism

• Level 2/3 qualifications for the Children and Young People’s Workforce

This course costs FREE, including exam fees.

You may be eligible for free study if you are 23 or under and this is your first full Level 2 or 3 course. Alternatively, if you are unemployed, receiving an eligible benefit, and taking the course to help you find employment.

You may also be entitled to additional financial support including course materials, uniforms, and childcare expenses depending upon your individual circumstances. Read more about Financial Support for adults.

If you would like to enquire about or enrol onto this course, please click 'Enquire’ or ‘Enrol’ at the top of the page, follow the steps, and our Admissions Team will be in touch with you

For more information, advice and guidance please phone Student & Learning Services on 01524 521385 or 0800 306306 or email advice@lmc.ac.uk

Course code: B36655-A2A