Autism in Schools Course - CPD Certified

Oplex Careers

The online Autism in Schools Course will provide learners with a good insight into working and supervising children and young people when not under direct supervision of class teachers. This course will discuss the key skills related to behaviour management, safeguarding children and more.

This course will provide a great insight into working with children and young people to promote safety, and good behaviour using practical examples throughout the course. Whether working in this field already, you want to get started working with children and young people in the learning environment, or just interested in this field of study, this course will cover a range of modules and provide multiple examples for assessment.

Course Syllabus

The Autism in Schools Course is split into the following modules:

• Introduction to Autism

• What is Autism?
• Types of Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Signs and Symptoms of Autism
o Communication Skills
o Social Skills
o Repetitive Behaviours
o Other Effects

• The Effects of Autism on Education

• Effects of Autism in the Classroom
• Behavioural Effects of Autism
• Social Effects of Autism

• SEND Support for Autism

• SEND Support
o Support Methods
• Identifying SEND Students
• Support Staff
• Specialists

• SENCO and EHC Plans

• The Role of the SENCO
• EHC Plans
• EHC Plan Assessment

• Teaching Specific Subjects

• Teaching Mathematics
o Teaching Methods
• Teaching English
o Teaching Reading
o Teaching Methods

• General Teaching and Support

• Supporting Students in the Classroom
• General Teaching Methods
• Building Social Skills

• Teaching Styles and Communication

• Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)
o Applied Verbal Behaviour (AVB)
• Sensory Integration
• TEACCH Method
• Communication Skills

• Bullying and Discrimination

• Discrimination
o Types of Discrimination
o Equality Act 2010
o Avoiding Discrimination
• Bullying
o Types of Bullying
o Tackling Bullying

• Final Assessment

Assessment

To assess the learners ability and knowledge to effectively understand the topics contained within the Autism in Schools Course, the course features a number of end of module interactive quiz questions.

Additionally, at the end of the course learners will also take an online multiple choice assessment test. This online multiple choice test is marked automatically so you will receive an instant grade and know whether you have passed the course.

Certificate

On successful completion of this Autism in Schools Course student will be awarded with a Level 3 CPD Certificate.

This certificate will be produced in PDF format, hard copies of the certificate will be available at an additional fee of £9.99.

Course Format

This course is delivered online through eLearning. Learners of the course will receive instant access to our interactive student learning portal, which offers 24/7 access to the Autism in Schools Course.

Course Duration

The online Autism in Schools Course requires 16 hours to complete the course in full. This is only a guide to the learning hours required and it depends on how quickly an individual can absorb the information. The learning is online so it can be spread out over multiple sessions or done in one session.

Learners will have access to this course for up to 12 months from the date of joining. There is no time limit to complete the course during this period.

Tutor Support

When you are studying a course it is always useful to know that you have the help and support of tutors that want you to succeed in your studies.

As part of the Autism in Schools Course you will receive access to our dedicated tutor support service. The academic tutors will be able to provide you with unlimited online email support to help answer any questions that you may have whilst you are studying the course.

Course Compatibility

Our Autism in Schools Course is fully compatible with PC’s, Mac’s, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone devices.

We know that more and more people are using the web whilst they are on the move, so we have designed this Autism in Schools Course to be fully compatible across tablet and smartphone devices. You will be able to access the same content from the course, just over a 3G or 4G network whilst on the move.

There are no specific entry requirements to join this course with Oplex Careers. All you need to study this course is an internet connection.

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