Autism awareness with Esther Wiskerke
Course Content
- What is autism?
- How does it affect different individuals?
- The key characteristics of autism.
- The triad of impairments that may cause difficulties in individuals with Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC).
- Other possible health conditions that may accompany ASC.
- Respect, dignity, equality and inclusion when working with people with autism.
Course Outcomes
- Understanding autism as a complex neurological disorder, and its causes.
- Understanding how people on the autism spectrum have different type or level of difficulties.
- Understanding the different areas and skills people with ASC typically struggle with.
- The triad of impairments refers to the social communication, social interaction and social imagination problems that individuals with ASC struggle with.
- Increased awareness of the links between ASC and other disorders and mental health issues.
- Feeling equipped to support individuals with ASC respectfully and with dignity.
