Autism Awareness
This course explains what autism is and the wide range of experiences autistic people have, including communication and social differences, sensory processing and the importance of predictability. You will learn about masking, burnout, meltdowns and shutdowns, and practical ways to support autistic colleagues and customers, including reasonable adjustments and where to find further information.
- Modules
- 4
- Duration
- About 40 minutes
- Pass mark
- 80%
- Assessment
- 10 questions from a bank of 16
Learning outcomes
- ✓Explain what autism is and why it is described as a spectrum of experiences
- ✓Recognise communication, social and sensory differences autistic people may experience
- ✓Describe masking, autistic burnout, meltdowns and shutdowns and how to respond respectfully
- ✓Apply practical ways to support autistic colleagues and customers
- ✓Identify reasonable adjustments and sources of further information, such as the National Autistic Society
Course contents
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Module 1: Understanding autism
Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Module 2: Communication, sensory processing and routine
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 3 practice questions
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Module 3: Masking, burnout, meltdowns and shutdowns
Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Module 4: Supporting autistic colleagues and customers
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Final assessment & certificate