Course | Autism Essentials + Professional Development Certificate

Price

Original price: AU$49 (Including AU$4.86 in taxes).

Description

Your essential Autism primer. A course on Autism, developed by Autistic people and informed by research.

This is an online self-paced course that provides a solid understanding of Autism in a way that is neuro-affirming. This means Reframing Autism talks about Autism and Autistic people in a way that is respectful of who they are, their strengths and their challenges, and does not prioritise non-Autistic ways of being, thinking and doing.

With over 13,000 registrations since its launch last year, and an overwhelming demand for a professional development component, Reframing Autism is pleased to now offer the original course plus a quiz and Professional Development Certificate upon completion.

Who is Autism Essentials For?

This course is designed for a wide variety of lived experiences as well as different levels of pre-existing knowledge about Autism - from those who are totally new to the topic to those who have formal education in Autism.

Whether you are Autistic, formally diagnosed, self-identified, or exploring the possibility of being Autistic; a family member or loved one of an Autistic person; a researcher, teacher, professional, or ally, this course is for you. Reframing Autism hopes it helps you learn something new or deepen and expand your existing knowledge of Autism and the Autistic community.

Autism Essentials is a prerequisite for all other courses offered by Reframing Autism.

What Will I Learn in Autism Essentials?

Autism Essentials focuses on five main areas:
• Language
• What is Autism?
• Brain Differences
• Communication and Socialising
• Thinking and Processing

All learners access the same base information in the course, but each topic has multiple worksheets available for different levels of knowledge about Autism. You can choose to complete the level that best fits your knowledge, complete all worksheets, or return to the course work later on in your journey and continue your learning by completing further levels. Reframing Autism encourages you to learn in your own time and customise your learning in a way that works for you.

Course Curriculum

• Introduction
Welcome to the Course
Acknowledgement of Country
About Reframing Autism
How to Use This Course
Learning Outcomes
Introduction

• Language
Person-First vs Identity-First Language
Pathologising Language
Summary and Activities

• What is Autism?
Neurodiversity
An Autistic Perspective on Autism
Summary and Activities

• Brain Differences
Autistic Brain Differences
Summary and Activities

• Communication and Socialising
Double Empathy
Autistic Communication
Autistic Socialising
Summary and Activities

• Thinking and Processing
Cognition and Executive Functioning Differences
Sensory Differences
Summary and Activities

• Conclusion
Conclusion
Implicit Bias Research
Autism Essentials Quiz
Next Steps
Feedback

What Makes This Course Unique?

Unlike other courses offered on Autism, Reframing Autism's Autism Essentials course is developed, designed, and presented by an all-Autistic team. It is not only information-rich, but actively centres Autistic experience as meaningful, and approaches Autism from a perspective of building broad and genuine wellbeing for every Autistic individual and the Autistic community.

How Many Hours of CPD Does This Course Offer?

2 hours.