After this course you will be able to demonstrate an understanding of Autistic Spectrum Condition and how to apply that knowledge in the classroom to support learners with autism.
The course is split into 6 parts covering
- Introduction to autism
- PECS
- Makaton
- Social Stories
- Now Next boards and setting workstations for autistic leaners
- Sensory regulation
Course Overview
This course will give you the theoretical understanding to enable you to support autistic learners. It will provide you with the tools and practical knowledge required and how this can be applied. You will learn how the condition affects young people and ways to communicate including verbal, non-verbal and visual. This course is designed for those with no prior knowledge and those who have had experience of SEN but not necessarily the pedagogical understanding. For those with more advanced knowledge you will be introduced to some of the important tools and approaches for working with children on the autistic spectrum used in schools.