Autistic Spectrum Conditions

£18.00 inc. VAT

Level: Level 3.

Accreditation: This course is CPD certified.

Course Aims

This eLearning course aims to introduce you to Autistic Spectrum Conditions in Health and Social Care.
It begins by describing what an autistic spectrum condition is, and outlining the characteristics of the condition. The course then explains different theories on the cause of the condition, and the psychological effect of the condition. Following this, the course describes the sensory and perceptual difficulties commonly associated with autistic spectrum conditions, and outlines other conditions commonly associated with the condition.
In section two, the course outlines the current legislation relevant when working with individuals with autistic spectrum conditions, and explains how these legislations impact on your work with these individuals.
In the final section, the course describes how an individual may be affected by the condition, for example, hypersensitivity or hyposensitivity to stimuli and the experience of anxiety and fear in relation to transitions and change. The course then outlines different ways of working with an individual with an autistic spectrum condition, including how to adapt the environment, how to use visual aids and how to plan for change.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course learners should know and understand the following:

  • Outline a range of theories on autistic spectrum conditions and the characteristics of the condition.
  • Recall the sensory and perceptual difficulties commonly experienced by individuals with autistic spectrum conditions.
  • Identify other conditions that may be associated with autistic spectrum conditions.
  • Outline how language and intellectual abilities vary across autistic spectrum conditions.
  • Identify the legislative frameworks that relate to an individual with an autistic spectrum condition and know how they underpin the development of services.
  • Outline an individualÕs experience of the autistic spectrum condition, and the impact on themselves and others.
  • Know how to support an individual in transitions and change.
  • Know how to make adaptations to the physical environment to reduce or increase sensory stimulation.

Course Syllabus Includes

  • What Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC) are
  • What is meant by a ‘spectrum’ condition
  • Diagnoses are included in ASC
  • Risk factors for ASC
  • Brain imaging studies
  • Theory of mind
  • Myths about ASC
  • Related health conditions
  • Triad of impairments
  • Need for routine
  • Sensory sensitivity
  • Repetitive behaviours
  • Learning disabilities
  • Sensory and perceptual difficulties
  • Language and communication
  • Passage of time
  • Transitions and change
  • Common thinking patterns
  • Fear and anxiety
  • Adapting behaviours and routines
  • Visual supports
  • Managing the environment
  • Challenging behaviours
  • Food and diet
  • Family and relationships
  • Mental Capacity Act 2005
  • The Care Act 2014
  • Autism Act 2009
  • Government Strategy

Are courses certified?

Courses are fully certified. Once a learner successfully completes a course you are able to download the completion certificate FREE of charge.

How are courses going to be delivered?

Courses are delivered online and work on any internet enabled device. As long as you have access to an internet connection you can complete courses when and where you like 24 hours a day.

Are online courses accredited?

Yes, they are. Courses are CPD Certified and our Care Certificate is one of the first to be endorsed by Skills for Care.

How long do courses take to complete?

Some of our shorter courses will typically take between 30 minutes and an hour to complete. Some of the bigger ones will take longer and depends largely on each individual’s learning speed.

Autistic Spectrum Conditions