When & Where
Skills & Learning Adult Community Education
From 6 October 2026 to 2 February 2027
Tuesday 18:15-20:30
15 weeks
Fees
Full fee: £236
Concession fee: £142
What the course is about
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
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Define autism and understand its spectrum nature.
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Recognize common traits and challenges experienced by autistic individuals.
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Identify myths and misconceptions about autism.
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Apply inclusive communication and support strategies in everyday settings.
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Reflect on personal attitudes and practices to foster inclusion.
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.