Description
🧠Autism Awareness – Online Course
CPD Approved | Duration: 30 Minutes | Certificate Included
📘 Course Overview
Autism is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition that affects how a person communicates, interacts with others, and perceives the world. In the UK, over 700,000 people are currently diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and the number continues to grow, especially among children.
This Autism Awareness Online Course is designed to help individuals gain a foundational understanding of autism and how to support those affected by the condition. Whether you’re working in a care, education, or support setting, this course provides essential knowledge and practical strategies for improving outcomes for children and adults with ASD.
🎯 Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
✅ Define autism and understand its context within developmental disorders
✅ Recognise typical behaviours and characteristics of individuals with ASD
✅ Understand the process of diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder
✅ Explore intervention techniques and support strategies
✅ Make simple, effective adaptations to improve quality of life for those with autism
📚 Course Modules
| Module No. | Title | Pass Mark |
| 1 | Definitions, Context & Background | 70% |
| 2 | Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder | 70% |
| 3 | Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder | 70% |
| 4 | Testing and Support | 70% |
👥 Who Should Take This Course?
- Care workers in child and adult settings
- Teachers, teaching assistants, and SEN professionals
- Healthcare staff
- Youth and social workers
- Foster carers and nursery staff
- Anyone who regularly interacts with children or adults with ASD
💡 Advantages of This Course
- CPD Approved – counts towards your continuing professional development
- Instant digital certificate on successful completion
- Self-paced and flexible – study in your own time
- Learn practical skills to better support people with autism
- Helps you meet training needs for workplace or personal development
📈 Further Learning Opportunities
This course pairs well with the following:
✅ Equality & Diversity
✅ Mental Health Awareness
✅ Introduction to Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
✅ ADHD Awareness
✅ Safeguarding Adults or Children
💻 System Requirements
- Browser: Latest version (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari)
- RAM: 1GB+
- Internet: Broadband (3Mb+ recommended)
- Video drivers: Up to date
🚀 Start Learning Today
Whether you work in care, education or support settings, understanding autism can help you make a positive difference in someone’s life.
Enrol now or contact us for group bookings and organisational access.
