Eligibility Criteria Aged 19 or over as of 31/8/22 Living in Scotland Have lived in the UK/EU/EEA for at least 3 years* Not completed any part of the course before *EEA nationals will need to have obtained either pre settlement or settled status and provide evidence of this.

Your Course to #MakeChange

Understanding Autism Course
- Level 2 Qualification

Help make the world a little more autism friendly

Millions are unfamiliar with what life looks like for adults and children with ASD. Do your bit to make change in the lives of autistic people by understanding autism.

Fully-funded by HM Government. Qualifications accredited by TQUK.

Course detail

Free online course

The free course is fully-funded by HM Government.

No fee, no card details and no trial periods.

Certificate included

The certificate is a record of achievement and your reward for completing a nationally recognised qualification.

6 week course

The free online course takes on average 6 weeks to complete.

This is based on 4-5 hours of weekly study.

100% online

The free course is 100% online.

Course features

Flexible learning

Learn from the security of your home, office or wherever you feel comfortable.

No exams

You will complete assessment questions based on the skills and knowledge you have gained from the manageable course units.

Expert support

A tutor will be allocated who will support you throughout the free course and provide valuable feedback against your assessments.

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Our free training is centred around continued professional development.

Join thousands of learners in growing both professionally and personally.

About this free online course

This free online understanding autism course provides a detailed understanding of what it’s like for an individual to live with autism.

You will gain a thorough introduction to autism, covering what is meant by ‘autism’. You will explore theories, and diagnosis and investigate support, communication, interaction, behaviour, and how you can help support healthy and fulfilled lives.

By spreading awareness and understanding, together we can make a difference.

in the lives of others...

This free course is brilliant for career progression and can open doors to many personal opportunities, but we believe it offers even more potential – the skills needed to make a genuine difference in the lives around you…

Around 700,000 people in the UK have a diagnosis of autism. One in 100 children in the UK have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.

Changing lives for the better...

Develop

Feel confident supporting individuals and help develop coping strategies

Open doors

Open doors to rewarding careers that make a real difference to others

Create

Create a sense of belonging and purpose in your personal and professional lives

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About your certificate

Receive an accredited certificate – your certificate is a record of achievement and your reward for completing the nationally recognised qualification.

HM government funding

We connect you with training providers that use the UK Government’s Adult Education Budget to fund this free online course.

Eligibility checker

Eligibility Criteria

Aged 19 or over as of 31/8/22
Living in Scotland
Have lived in the UK/EU/EEA for at least 3 years*
Not completed any part of the course before

*EEA nationals will need to have obtained either pre settlement or settled status and provide evidence of this.

Your free course is split into manageable units

Introduction to autism

This unit provides you with an introduction to autism, covering what is meant by ‘autism’, theories, and diagnosis.

You will also look at common misconceptions associated with autism and conditions that can co-occur with autism.

Person-centred approach to support

This unit covers using a person-centred approach to support individuals with autism, incorporating the preferences and needs of the individual.

You will also look at legislation and guidance, and the support networks
available to individuals and their families.

Communication and interaction

This unit covers the potential delays and difficulties in speech, language, and social development sometimes faced by individuals with autism.

It also covers methods and strategies that could be used when communicating with an individual with autism.

Sensory processing and perception

In this unit, you will gain an understanding of sensory processing, perception, and cognition in individuals with autism – including looking at hypersensitivity and hyposensitivity.

You will also consider how to support the sensory needs of individuals with autism.

Supporting positive behaviour

Through this unit you will understand individuals’ behaviours in the context of autism.

You will also look at how to support positive behaviour and help individuals to develop coping strategies.

Healthy and fulfilled lives

This unit covers how to support individuals through transitions and life events, how to maintain their personal safety, and how to access services, facilities and employment opportunities.

You will also gain an understanding of what it’s like for an individual to live with autism.

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FAQs

Is understanding autism training free?

If you meet the eligibility criteria then YES!

We connect you with learning providers that use government funding, in the form of the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) and the Adult Educational Budget (AEB).

Is understanding autism a qualification?

Understanding autism is a level 2 qualification.

The qualification is accredited by NCFE CACHE and regulated by Ofqual.

Is the qualification recognised by employers?

All of our courses are accredited by UK government-recognised awarding bodies. These include NCFE CACHE and TQUK, with whom we work closely to ensure our existing courses, and all new ones, meet approved standards of excellence and are certified as such. NCFE CACHE and TQUK are national awarding organisations that design, develops and certifies nationally recognised qualifications and awards.

All qualifications are regulated by Ofqual and are the perfect way to boost any CV.