Family Learning: Autism Awareness

Course code: FA1122J
This fascinating Family Learning course will help you understand the basics of Autism in an interesting and informal learning environment and led by a qualified and experienced teacher in Phycology.

When & Where

Skills & Learning Adult Community Education

Online learning

From 13 October 2026 to 9 February 2027

Tuesday 10:00-12:30

15 weeks

Fees

Full fee: £0

Date

13 October 2026

Time

10:00-12:30

Date

20 October 2026

Time

10:00-12:30

Date

03 November 2026

Time

10:00-12:30

Date

10 November 2026

Time

10:00-12:30

Date

17 November 2026

Time

10:00-12:30

Date

24 November 2026

Time

10:00-12:30

Date

01 December 2026

Time

10:00-12:30

Date

08 December 2026

Time

10:00-12:30

Date

15 December 2026

Time

10:00-12:30

Date

05 January 2027

Time

10:00-12:30

Date

12 January 2027

Time

10:00-12:30

Date

19 January 2027

Time

10:00-12:30

Date

26 January 2027

Time

10:00-12:30

Date

02 February 2027

Time

10:00-12:30

Date

09 February 2027

Time

10:00-12:30

What the course is about

This course will explore the Autism and help to give a greater understanding to foster supportive environments and communication patterns to help children reach their potential. Topics include:

  • What is the Autistic Spectrum
  • The strengths and talents often associated with the autistic spectrum
  • Myths and facts
  • Strategies to support child development

You will learn through a variety of activities including tutor demonstration, presentation and guidance, individual and group work, discussion, internet research, films and recordings, reading of various types of text in a variety of media and written pieces and assignments.

You will be supported to develop good study skills and where relevant, your learning will enable you to develop skills and knowledge required for work.

There are regular assessments throughout the course designed to provide feedback on your progress.

This is an intense course and significant home study will be essential to successfully complete this course. Homework will be set regularly, and you will be expected to complete this to retain your place on the course.