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This Course at a Glance
Understand what autism is and how it affects a child's daily life
Identify the factors that contribute to towards a child developing autism
Recognise the characteristics and general problems caused by autism
Understand some of the typical behaviour so you can provide effective support
Know what happens during the diagnosis process
Understand the key intervention methods that can help manage and ease the condition
Learn how to make basic changes to improve a child's day-to-day life
This course provides a concise insight into the typical factors that contribute to a child's development of autism, as well as some of the usual behaviours associated with the condition and how to provide appropriate assistance for people who have it. It concludes with overall guidance and information about the complete diagnosis process and the intervention approaches that can be made to boost the day-to-day activities of the individual suffering from autism.
Autism diagnoses have been on the rise in the UK for several years, with a recent analysis finding a substantial increase in autism prevalence rates in UK schools between 2010 and 2019. Autism affects 1-2% of the UK population or 1 in every 100 children and 2 in every 100 adults. According to the number of referrals in the system, there are around 100,000 children and 1,000,000 people with autism in the United Kingdom. Autism Awareness Course can reduce these figures by supporting and assisting individuals with autism, as well as raising awareness about their acceptability in our society.
Autism is a long-term developmental impairment characterised by various developmental problems of the brain causing a number of problems with social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication, intellectual impairment and repetitive behaviour. However, people suffering from autism are often gifted with the ability to succeed in a variety of disciplines, including visual abilities, music, maths, and art. Although this course focuses on children with autism, it is equally beneficial for parents or caregivers to understand how to deal effectively and compassionately with autistic individuals' tantrums and emotional outbursts.
Upon successful completion of this Autism Awareness Course, you will be able to identify the difficulties that autistic children confront and assist them in achieving a higher quality of life by creating awareness about their positive acceptance in society.
This Autism Awareness Course is aimed at:
Parents
Caregivers
Mental Health Professionals
Teacher
Charity workers
Psychiatric
Developmental paediatrician
Childminders
Family member of an autistic individual
Whether you are a professional working with people suffering from autism on a regular basis or simply looking to gain comprehensive knowledge about autism awareness to support and assist your family member and people around you, this course will set you up with the appropriate credentials to protect the well-being of people suffering from autism, giving them a new outlook about life.
There are no academic entry requirements for this Autism Awareness Course Online course, and it is open to students of all academic backgrounds.
However, you are required to have a laptop/desktop/tablet or smartphone and a good internet connection.
This Autism Awareness Course assesses learners through multiple choice questions (MCQs). Upon successful completion of each module, learners must answer MCQs to step into the next module. Through the MCQs it is measured how much a learner could grasp from each section. In the assessment pass mark is 75%.
Module 1: Definitions, Context & Background Module 2: Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder Module 3: Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder Module 4: Testing and Support
This course is accredited by continuing professional development (CPD). CPD UK is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations, and academic institutions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement.
CPD certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Many organisations look for employees with CPD requirements, which means, that by doing this course, you would be a potential candidate in your respective field.
The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. It will give you a competitive advantage in your career, making you stand out from all other applicants and employees.
After successfully passing the MCQ exam you will be eligible to order the Endorsed Certificate by Quality Licence Scheme. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. It will give you a competitive advantage in your career, making you stand out from all other applicants and employees. There is a Quality Licence Scheme endorsement fee to obtain an endorsed certificate which is £65.
After successfully passing the MCQ exam you will be eligible to order your certificate of achievement as proof of your new skill. The certificate of achievement is an official credential that confirms that you successfully finished a course with Lead Academy. Certificate can be obtained in PDF version at a cost of £12, and there is an additional fee to obtain a printed copy certificate which is £35.
CPD is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations and academic intuitions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. CPD-certified certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world.
Although QLS courses are not subject to Ofqual regulation, they must adhere to an extremely high level that is set and regulated independently across the globe. A course that has been approved by the Quality Licence Scheme simply indicates that it has been examined and evaluated in terms of quality and fulfils the predetermined quality standards.
For CPD accredited PDF certificate it will take 24 hours, however for the hardcopy CPD certificate takes 5-7 business days and for the Quality License Scheme certificate it will take 7-9 business days.
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No, there is no age limit for online learning. Online learning is accessible to people of all ages and requires no age-specific criteria to pursue a course of interest. As opposed to degrees pursued at university, online courses are designed to break the barriers of age limitation that aim to limit the learner's ability to learn new things, diversify their skills, and expand their horizons.
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