Course | Autism in Schools Course

Price

£199.99

Duration

70 hours, recommended hours.

Course Overview

This course will discuss key topics related to the practice of supporting children and young people with Autism in the learning environment, discussing teaching styles to adopt, communication skills and more. So whether you need to brighten up your CV, want to work in schools, are looking for a career change or just want to learn something new, the online Autism in Schools Course is ideal.

With over 70 hours of learning split across 8 easily accessible modules, the course has been designed to provide learners with an enjoyable and informative learning experience. The Autism in Schools Course is studied online, meaning you can study in your own time, at your own pace, on your own schedule. Study whenever it suits you best, day or night. You’ll have access to the course 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for 12 months.

What’s more, the course is CPD accredited, therefore upon successful completion of the course learners will be awarded with the certificate of completion, ensuring that the course will be recognised by employers and institutions.

Course Syllabus

The Autism in Schools Course is split into the following modules:

Introduction to Autism
• What is Autism?
• Types of Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Signs and Symptoms of Autism:
- Communication Skills
- Social Skills
- Repetitive Behaviours
- Other Effects

The Effects of Autism on Education
• Effects of Autism in the Classroom
• Behavioural Effects of Autism
• Social Effects of Autism

SEND Support for Autism
• SEND Support:
- Support Methods
• Identifying SEND Students
• Support Staff
• Specialists

SENCO and EHC Plans
• The Role of the SENCO
• EHC Plans
• EHC Plan Assessment

Teaching Specific Subjects
• Teaching Mathematics:
- Teaching Methods
• Teaching English:
- Teaching Reading
- Teaching Methods

General Teaching and Support
• Supporting Students in the Classroom
• General Teaching Methods
• Building Social Skills

Teaching Styles and Communication
• Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA):
- Applied Verbal Behaviour (AVB)
• Sensory Integration
• TEACCH Method
• Communication Skills

Bullying and Discrimination
• Discrimination:
- Types of Discrimination
- Equality Act 2010
- Avoiding Discrimination
• Bullying:
- Types of Bullying
- Tackling Bullying

Final Assessment

Accreditation

The Level 3 Award Autism in Schools Course has been independently accredited and certified by The CPD Certification Service.

On successful completion of this course learners will be awarded with: Level 3 CPD Award in Autism in Schools.

The certificate will show your grade classification awarded and provide proof of your achievements for you to take to any prospective employers or part of your portfolio of evidence.

The CPD Accredited Certificate is included in the course price and will be provided in a digital PDF format. Optional printed hard copies are available for an additional fee of £15.

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