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Free online autism training
Understand diagnosis, behaviour, needs and the support available to individuals with autism and their families.
Our free online training explores what it’s like for an individual to live with autism and how you can develop appropriate awareness, support and communication skills.
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£249 - 100% Online
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- 6 Week Course
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Funded by the UK Government via the Education and Skills Funding Agency. Regulated by Ofqual. Accredited by NCFE.
Help support fulfilled and happy lives
Contribute to working towards a society that embraces autism, autistic people and their families.
What you will learn
Your free course is split into 6 manageable units
What's meant by 'autism'
- Theories
- Diagnosis
- Misconceptions
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Your introduction to autism, covers what is meant by ‘autism’, theories, and diagnosis.
You will also look at common misconceptions associated with autism and conditions that can co-occur with autism.
Person-centred support
- Preferences
- Needs
- Support networks
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Discover the advantages of a person-centred approach to support, incorporating the preferences and needs of the individual.
Look at legislation and guidance, and the support networks available to individuals and their families.
Communication
- Speech
- Language
- Social development
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Explore the potential delays and difficulties in speech, language, and social development sometimes faced by individuals with autism.
Understand methods and strategies that could be used when communicating with individuals.
Sensory processing
- Perception
- Cognition
- Hyper and hypo sensitivity
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Gain an understanding of sensory processing, perception, and cognition in individuals with autism – including looking at hypersensitivity and hyposensitivity.
Consider how to support the sensory needs of individuals with autism.
Positive behaviour
- Behaviour in context
- Supporting positive behaviour
- Coping strategies
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Through this unit you will understand individuals’ behaviours in the context of autism.
You will also look at how to support positive behaviour and help individuals to develop coping strategies.
Fulfilled lives
- Support through transitions
- Personal safety
- Services and facilities
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Learn how to support through transitions and life events, how to maintain their personal safety, and how to access services, and facilities.
You will also gain an understanding of what it’s like for an individual to live with autism.
Why it's free
If you meet the eligibility criteria the course is available at no cost whatsoever.
We connect you with training providers that use the UK Government’s Adult Education Budget to fund the free online courses.
Eligibility Criteria...
- Aged 19 or over as of 31/8/21
- Living in England
- Have lived in the UK/EU/EEA for at least 3 years*
- Not completed any part of the course before
*EEA nationals will need to have obtained either pre settlement or settled status and provide evidence of this.
Your Certificate
Your level 2 certificate is a record of achievement and your proof of completing the nationally recognised qualification.
Last year alone, over a quarter of a million people chose to learn via NCFE.
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Please note: We don’t currently have funding for residents of Liverpool, Manchester or the West Midlands.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is the course definitely free?
If you meet the eligibility criteria then YES!
We connect you with learning providers that use government funding, in the form of the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) and the Adult Educational Budget (AEB).
When can I start the free online course?
We hope to get you started within 24 hours of completing the full enrolment process.
Register interest and a course advisor will be in touch to provide you with more specific details.
How long will the free online course take?
The course is designed to allow learners to fit their learning around their employment obligations and takes on average on 6 weeks to complete depending on learner ability.
Is it all online?
Yes! All of our free courses are 100% online.
Is the qualification recognised by employers?
All of our courses are accredited by UK government-recognised awarding bodies. These include NCFE CACHE and TQUK, with whom we work closely to ensure our existing courses, and all new ones, meet approved standards of excellence and are certified as such. NCFE CACHE and TQUK are national awarding organisations that design, develops and certifies nationally recognised qualifications and awards.
All qualifications are regulated by Ofqual and are the perfect form of CPD.
Do I need to sit an Exam?
No, there are no exams, all courses require you to complete assessment questions based on the knowledge you have just gained from the units.
Why am I required to upload such personal information?
The courses we offer are all funded qualifications, meaning you need to be eligible for government funding in order to secure your a place. This information is a funding requirement and proves your eligibility.
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