Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism

Unlike other learning programmes about autism, courses from our suite, like this one, aim to provide your employee with an in-depth understanding of supporting individuals with autism, how to support positive behaviour and how individuals with autism can be supported to live healthy and fulfilled lives.

Unit 1: Introduction to autism

In this unit, your employee will be introduced to the autistic spectrum, theories of autism and diagnosis. They will also explore common misconceptions associated with autism and conditions that can co-occur with autism.

Unit 2: Using a person-centred approach to support individuals with autism

Within this unit, your employee will gain an understanding of a person-centred approach to supporting individuals with autism, legislation and guidance supporting the rights of individuals with autism, and the support networks available to individuals and their families.

Unit 3: Communication and social interaction in individuals with autism

This unit will explore the potential delays and difficulties in speech, language and social development sometimes faced by individuals with autism. Your employee will also learn about methods and strategies that could be used when communicating with an individual with autism.

Unit 4: Sensory processing, perception, and cognition in individuals with autism

In this unit, your employee will gain an understanding of sensory processing, perception and cognition in individuals with autism, and how to support their sensory needs.

Unit 5: Supporting positive behaviour in individuals with autism

Within this unit, your employee will understand individuals’ behaviour in the context of autism, as well as how to support positive behaviour and help individuals to develop coping strategies.

Unit 6: Supporting individuals with autism to live health and fulfilled lives

This unit will cover how to support individuals through life events and times of transition, including how to maintain their personal safety, and how to access services, facilities, and employment opportunities.