Autism and Learning Disability

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Course Fee

£0.00

£4.00

13 Chapters

30 mins

Mobile friendly

Industry-backed eLearning

About The Course

Learning Outcomes

Course Modules

FAQ

About The Course

Welcome to the Care Learning Autism course.This course provides an in-depth understanding of autism and learning disabilities, focusing on how care professionals can support individuals with these conditions. It covers a range of topics including associated conditions, person-centered care, and important legislation. Additionally, the course offers guidance on where to find help for providing quality care. It meets the requirements of the Skills for Health Core Capabilities Frameworks for supporting people with learning disabilities and autism, the same frameworks used in the Oliver McGowan training.

Learning Outcomes

Defining Learning Difficulty and Disability: Understand the definitions of ‘learning difficulty’ and ‘learning disability’, and recognize the differences between them.
Associated Conditions: Know the conditions commonly linked with learning disabilities, and have a basic understanding of Down's Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and Fragile X Syndrome, including their definitions, causes, and symptoms.
Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Define ASD and discuss challenges often faced by autistic individuals.
Addressing Myths about ASD: Identify common misconceptions about autistic spectrum disorders and counter them with scientific facts.
Stigma Awareness: Understand the stigma associated with learning disabilities and the importance of self-reflection on language and attitudes as a healthcare professional.
Challenges for Those with Learning Disabilities: Recognize difficulties faced by people with learning disabilities and understand why these challenges occur.
Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities: Explore ways healthcare professionals can assist people with learning disabilities.
Person-Centered Care: Explain the concept and significance of ‘person-centered care’ in the context of learning disabilities.
Potential Issues in Care: Understand what can go wrong in the care of individuals with learning disabilities.
Legislation and Capacity: Learn about relevant legislation, particularly the importance of capacity legislation in relation to learning disabilities.
Reporting Concerns: Appreciate the necessity of reporting concerns and know where to seek further guidance on this process.

Course Modules

Chapter 1 What are learning disabilities?

Chapter 2 Conditions associated with learning disabilities

Chapter 3 Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

Chapter 4 Dangerous myths about ASD

Chapter 5 The difference between learning disabilities and learning difficulties

Chapter 6 Understanding learning disabilities and Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Chapter 7 Stigma, and your role in challenging it

Chapter 8 Using Person-centred care to support

Chapter 9 Supporting communication

Chapter 10 Challenging behaviours

Chapter 11 Relevant legislation, and your responsibilities

Chapter 12 Reporting concerns

Chapter 13 References

FAQ

The autism course covers a range of topics including the nature of learning disabilities, conditions associated with them, and specifics about Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD). It addresses common myths, differentiates learning disabilities from learning difficulties, and explores person-centered care, communication support, and managing challenging behaviors. Also, the free autism courses with certificates by Care Learning discuss relevant legislation, responsibilities, and reporting concerns, while emphasizing the importance of challenging stigma.

The autism course takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.

Applicants must have earned a Master's degree in special education, education, educational psychology, psychology, human development, early childhood education, speech/language pathology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, social work, or a closely related field.

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