Asperger Syndrome Awareness Level 2 Course
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Module 1: Intro to Aspergers Syndrome
Understand what is meant by a spectrum disorder
Explain the differences between autism and aspergers syndrome
Name, identify and describe the triad of impairments
Know what theory of mind is
Describe the cognitive and emotional characteristics of aspergers syndrome
Outline the function of specific interests in the life of a person with aspergers syndrome
Explain what is meant by sensory sensitivities, providing examples
Module 2: Aspergers in education
Identify the signs that a child in an early years setting might have autism
Describe the play habits of a child with autism
Identify ten behaviours that could indicate a child in a primary setting has autism
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Module 1: Intro to Aspergers Syndrome
Understand what is meant by a spectrum disorder
Explain the differences between autism and aspergers syndrome
Name, identify and describe the triad of impairments
Know what theory of mind is
Describe the cognitive and emotional characteristics of aspergers
syndrome
Outline the function of specific interests in the life of a person
with aspergers syndrome
Explain what is meant by sensory sensitivities, providing
examples
Module 2: Aspergers in education
Identify the signs that a child in an early years setting might
have autism
Describe the play habits of a child with autism
Identify ten behaviours that could indicate a child in a primary
setting has autism
Discuss what is meant by learning styles and their importance when
working with a child with aspergers
Explain why transition across different settings can be difficult
for children with aspergers
Outline the ways in which a student with aspergers can be supported
when entering further or higher education
Module 3: Aspergers and health
Outline some of the practical things healthcare professionals
can do to ease anxiety in patients with aspergers
Explain why optical and dental appointments might pose extra
challenges for people with aspergers
Outline the relationships between mental health and asperger
syndrome
Outline the role of special interests in relieving anxiety
Module 4: Aspergers and employment
Identify the benefits a person with aspergers could bring to an
employer
Identify the barriers to employment a person with aspergers could
face
Understand why recruitment processes need to be inclusive
Suggest reasonable adjustments that might need to be made for
someone with aspergers
Outline the ways in which the equality act would protect someone
with aspergers in employment
Identify the types of support that might be needed in order for
someone with aspergers to remain in employment.
Module 5: Aspergers and the public sector/front line staff
Explain how people with aspergers could be vulnerable when
coming into contact with the criminal justice system
Identify the issues a person with aspergers might have with various
aspects of life
Identify some measures that can be taken to help overcome issues
aspergers might bring
Module 6: A vision for the future
Describe different models of disability Define the term "neurodiversity" Describe how neurodiversity would explain Carl's difficulties Explain what is meant by person-centred planning Explain how person-centred planning could be used to help people living with aspergers
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