{"product_id":"introduction-autism-training","title":"An Introduction to the Autism Spectrum","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-detail-course-description-show\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis e-learning course is for anyone who works closely with children or in a capacity where they might encounter someone on the autism spectrum; for example, teachers, youth workers, carers, nurses and even customer service professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Introduction to Autism Spectrum training course has been updated with help from subject matter experts to include more information on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and to cover the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.olivermcgowan.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOliver McGowan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-detail-course-description-show\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview - An Introduction to the Autism Spectrum Course\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the National Autistic Society, Autistic spectrum disorder affects more than 2.8 million people in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe term autism refers to a range of social, language and communication problems. Some people on the autistic spectrum have very few symptoms, meaning their condition can go unrecognised. It is not unusual for people to be diagnosed with autism in adulthood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, for others, the condition can be so severe that they are unable to participate in society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutism awareness needs to increase among the population to ensure that everyone on the autism spectrum is able to get the support they need, and so that any stigmas around the condition are dispelled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is particularly important for anyone who works with children, as spotting the signs of autism and finding ways to deal with them early on can help to prevent the condition from adversely affecting a young person throughout the rest of their life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy take this course?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders e-learning course is designed to provide people who work with children with a basic understanding of the autism spectrum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter completing the course, learners will be able to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognise the main characteristics of behaviour for people on the autism spectrum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the triad of impairment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the range of the autistic spectrum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppreciate the particular differences of understanding language with people on the autism spectrum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the need to backup spoken language visually to help understanding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppreciate the importance of routine and predictability for people on the autism spectrum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the complexity of social interaction for people with autism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppreciate the sensory differences of people on the autism spectrum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is this course for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur e-learning course is suitable for anyone who works closely with children or in a capacity where they might encounter someone on the autism spectrum; for example, teachers, youth workers, carers, nurses and even customer service professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse lesson plan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn Introduction to the Autism Spectrum covers the following lesson plan:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelcome and learning objectives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe triad of impairment and the autism spectrum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport strategies for the three areas of the triad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensory issues and the autism spectrum summary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse accreditation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe content of this digital learning course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCertification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter completing this course, you will be able to download a Virtual College certificate to print and keep for your records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse duration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course should take one to two hours to complete, but this depends entirely on your individual learning speed and how quickly you absorb the study material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith our Learning Management System, Enable, you can proceed at whatever speed you like, with your progress automatically saved as you go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEntry requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no specific entry requirements for this course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Virtual College by Netex","offers":[{"title":"Self Printed Certificate","offer_id":50706936856923,"sku":"01-SGX-01-111","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/8990\/8059\/files\/Mother-Smiling-at-her-young-boy-who-is-smiling-back.webp?v=1742479847","url":"https:\/\/shop.virtual-college.co.uk\/products\/introduction-autism-training","provider":"Virtual College by Netex","version":"1.0","type":"link"}