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These free online courses provide valuable insights into autism, a lifelong neurodevelopmental difference that affects how individuals experience the world, communicate, and interact with others. You’ll explore key topics such as understanding autism, diagnostic processes, and supportive approaches. Whether you're a professional, caregiver, or simply eager to learn, these courses offer essential knowledge to foster greater awarenes...…Read More
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Introduction to Autism Awareness and Support
- Identify the signs and symptoms of autism
- Recognise the most common causes and types of autism
- Explain how to support adults and children wi... Read More

Autism Awareness and Inclusive Practices
- Outline the challenges faced by people who have autism
- Discuss the importance of inclusive practices in support...
- Recognise common signs and symptoms of autism... Read More

Applied Behaviour Analysis
- Explain Applied Behaviour Analysis and its importance in...
- Discuss the Antecedent-Behaviour-Consequence model
- Identify the rules and foundational techniques of ABA
- Discuss the use of ABA in improving language ... Read More

Understanding Child Development and Disabilities
- Define what is meant by child development
- List the factors that impact child development
- Explain how adults can provide valuable care ... Read More

Children With Autism in a School Environment
- Define autism
- List the consequences of autism and its implications for...
- Describe the methods and strategies used in s... Read More

Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) for Autism
- List the types of behavioural interventions used in ABA
- Describe behavioural skills training and naturalistic te...
- Define ‘applied behaviour analysis’ (ABA) and... Read More

Coordinated Care for Autism
- Define Autism Spectrum Disorder to understand its challe...
- Explain the concept of coordinated care for autism
- Identify and establish collaboration methods, roles or r...
- Assess and tailor effective communication to ... Read More

Autism Spectrum Disorder in Early Childhood
- Explain the epidemiology of autism
- Outline the development skills and characteristics of ch...
- Summarize body and object use skills of child... Read More

Diploma in Special Needs
- Identify the common types of developmental disorders and...
- List the various visual aid types and guidelines for mak...
- Explain the process of handling a child having a meltdow...
- Describe the process of conducting self-feedi... Read More

Understanding the Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Define ‘autism’ and explain how to identify it
- Explain how to determine the strengths of a child with A...
- Discuss interventions that teachers or parent... Read More

Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder – Unraveling the Mystery
- Identify and recognize the common symptoms and behaviors...
- Recognize and categorize the co-occurring conditions oft...
- Define ‘autism spectrum disorder’ (ASD) and i... Read More

Expressive Arts Therapy for Autism
- Describe expressive arts therapy and its relevance in au...
- Outline the characteristics and challenges of autism
- Analyze the benefits of expressive arts thera... Read More

Assisting Older Adults with Autism
- Analyze the methods for diagnosing autism in older peopl...
- Explain the challenges elderly face in autism developmen...
- Identify ways to create a safe environment fo... Read More

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) in Autism
- Analyze the communication challenges faced by some indiv...
- Summarize the role of AAC in promoting communication, in...
- Outline the communication strengths, preferen... Read More

Diploma in Psychiatry: An Overview
- State how emotion, thought and behaviour are formed
- Discuss the anatomy of the brain and how it operates
- Recall how neurons have been used to shape ou... Read More

The Importance of Sensory Experiences in Early Childhood
- Describe sensory experience during early childhood and w...
- Summarize the sensorimotor stage in children's cognitive...
- Outline what challenges sensory experiences f... Read More
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