INTRODUCTORY AWARENESS OF AUTISTIC SPECTRUM CONDITIONS Level 2 Unit

Level 2
Newry Street Unite

Overview

This unit introduces you to autistic spectrum conditions. It gives you key areas of knowledge and explores important themes such as individuality, communication, behaviour and person-centred support.

This unit will give you an understanding of the concept of autism as a spectrum. You will explore the areas in which individuals with an autistic spectrum condition characteristically have difficulties, such as with communication and social interactions and also learn about the behaviours which could be exhibited by some individuals. This is important because it will enable you to reduce their stress, which will help them to develop social relationships and will promote their learning and development.

This unit is suitable for learners aged 16 and above, and is aimed at anyone with an interest in, or who are already working with, people with learning disabilities in a variety of roles.

There are five learning outcomes with this unit

Understand the areas in which individuals with an autistic spectrum condition may have difficulties.
Understand the concept of autism as a spectrum, and the implications for variation in the capacities and needs of individuals.
Understand the behaviours exhibited by some individuals with an autistic spectrum condition
Understand how to contribute to the person-centred support of an individual who has an autistic spectrum condition.
Understand how to communicate effectively with individuals on the autistic spectrum.