This qualification aims to develop learners’ understanding of autism and the principles of supporting autistic individuals – covering the person-centred approach and influence of positive communication methods, how to support positive behaviour, and how autistic individuals can be supported to live healthy and fulfilled lives.
This qualification aims to develop learners’ understanding of autism and the principles of supporting autistic individuals – covering the person-centred approach and influence of positive communication methods, how to support positive behaviour, and how autistic individuals can be supported to live healthy and fulfilled lives.
Who is the course suitable for?
This qualification is designed for learners who wish to develop an understanding of autism and how to support autistic individuals.
It is useful for learners who provide direct support and those working in sectors such as:
- healthcare
- social care
- leisure
- education
- early years
- nursing
- voluntary
Course content
To be awarded the Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism, learners are required to successfully complete 6 mandatory units:
- Introduction to autism
- Using a person-centred approach to support autistic individuals
- Communication and social interaction in autistic individuals
- Sensory processing, perception and cognition in autistic individuals
- Supporting positive behaviour in autistic individuals
- Supporting autistic individuals to live healthy and fulfilled lives
Where could the course lead?
This qualification could lead to employment in a variety of sectors, and in a number of job roles where an understanding of autism and knowledge of how to support autistic individuals is required.
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Brighton
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Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 3WB
brighton@wrecltd.co.uk
01273 281981
Dorset
52 St Mary Street
Weymouth
Dorset
DT4 8BJ
dorset@wrecltd.co.uk
01305 261626