Autism

This unit covers the context of autism, including characteristics, diagnosis and how understanding and different theories have developed over time.

Learners will gain knowledge of the current legislative framework relating to individuals with autism.

This unit is about adopting a positive approach to supporting individuals with autism to manage their behaviour. Learners will explore factors that influence behaviour, the impact of behaviour, and strategies and approaches that are effective in providing support.

The aim of this unit is for learners to gain insight into a range of transitions during the lifespan and the implications for individuals with autism. Learners will develop an understanding of how professionals and others can provide support for both short-term and long-term transitions, including from children’s to adult’s services.

In this unit, learners will explore a range of therapeutic interventions and support available to individuals with autism and their families. They will learn about conditions that commonly co-occur with autism and the treatment options available.

This unit will help learners to develop an understanding of the differences in social interaction and communication in autism.
They will explore how to develop skills and a range of strategies and aids that can be used to support social interaction and communication for individuals with autism.

In this unit, learners will develop an understanding of how individuals with autism may be vulnerable, and the support worker’s role and responsibilities relating to safeguarding according to legislative requirements. Learners will explore different ways to support individuals to develop resilience and
may wish to contextualise their focus as applicable to the individuals they support (eg children, young people or adults) where indicated.