Understanding Autism - Level 2

About the course

Qualification - Certificate in Understanding Autism Level 2
The level 2 understanding autism course is aimed at helping you progress your skills and knowledge in supporting children with autism in a career and your personal life.

About the course:
This Level 2 training programme is designed to help participants support children with autism. It covers key aspects like social challenges, interaction difficulties and repetitive behaviours.
The programme explores autism and aspergers, aiding participants in understanding and meeting the unique needs of children.
Participants will learn about early signs, diagnosis processes and relevant laws.
The programme focuses on practical strategies for adjustments, managing behaviours and finding support for children and families. It also delves into societal impacts, creating sensory-friendly environments and developing skills to address the sensory needs of children with autism.

Is this course right for you?
This course is for those wanting to learn more about autism in children and could be looking to progress in a career supporting those with autism.

Eligibility:

• Unemployed or employed earning under £33,958.60
• Over the age of 19
• Have lived in the UK for the last 3 years
• Have the right to live and work in the UK

What you will learn:
This course is packed with exciting and educational content.

Topics you will cover:

• Sign and symptoms of Autism
• Living with Autism
• Supporting children with Autism
• Dealing with challenging behaviour

How you will learn:
The course is run in-person with engaging tutor led sessions in a classroom setting, it is designed to be interactive and different to traditional methods of teaching.
There is no staring at a PowerPoint presentation, instead we will focus on the needs of the individual learners through collaborative teaching methods.