Supporting and Engaging People with Autism – Online Course – FutureLearn
Solve practical issues in the lives of individuals who have autism According to the World Health Organisation 1 in 160 children has an autism spectrum disorder Evidence-based interventions can enhance communication and social behaviour benefitting people with ASD and their caregivers This course seeks to help learners address practical issues in the lives of individuals who have autism The course will benefit carers of people with autism as well as members of and practitioners in the Autism community The course uses real scenarios draws on students experiences and aims to foster a supportive network of parents and carers It provides a practical framework called the person first approach for managing the challenges of supporting someone with autism It also assists in provides a foundational understanding of autism for those interested in learning more about autism and some of its related challenges This course is part of our Study with Australia collection with free upgrades and digital certificates supported by the Australian Trade and Investment Commission until 31st July 2020 Explore more courses from leading Australian education providers Introduction to autism The person first approach Communication and the define skill in the person first approach Special interests and the what if skill in the person first approach Labels and the making a plan skill Transitions and the testing skill Resilience Describe the person first approach to engaging with someone with Autism Apply the person first approach to making a plan for your context Interpret and empathically relate to the unique needs of someone with Autism
