Working with children and young people on the autistic spectrum

Delivery Dates

Full day - Tues 10 Sept
Then 4.00-7.30 (all Tuesdays) 24 Sept, 8 Oct, 22 Oct, 5 Nov, 19 Nov, 3 Dec

Full day - Tues 7 Jan
4.00-7.30 (all Tuesdays) 21 Jan, 4 Feb, 25 Feb, 11 March, 25 March

Full day 28 April

Delivery: 3 full days and 11 twilight sessions between September 2013 and April 2014. Additional small group or individual tutorials will be negotiated across the academic year, especially in the summer term.

Why study with us?

Particular features of this programme are;

• Offers an individual negotiated pathway to ensure that is appropriate to your interest’s personal and professional development. Flexibility of delivery to meet individual student needs
• The ethos of the program is driven by lived experience of people on the autism spectrum.
• It is a suitable programme study for anyone including people who are on the autism spectrum with a quest to expand their knowledge base and skills in understanding and working alongside people on the autism spectrum.

There is a minimum attendance requirement of 85% of all thought sessions within the first three modules. Students must attend and engage with the tutorial process.

This is an opportunity to study at undergraduate or postgraduate level on a course accredited by the University of Cumbria and supported by local tutors. The course is delivered through taught sessions and is assessed by completion of three assignments, their length depending on the level of study. For those interested, it is possible to study additional programmes to achieve an MPhil.

Resources and facilities

Access to lecturers with in depth knowledge and practice experience in the field of autism.

Opportunity to engage with experts by experience.

Electronic learning resources.

Entry requirements

Prior successful study at underpinning level

More about levels and credits

Credit and UCAS requirements Credit: 60 credits Selection criteria

This course is available at levels 4,5,6, and 7. Entrants will be placed on whatever level is commensurate with their prior achievement.

Please evidence your level of prior study.

*Applicants must have access to a computer and to the internet. Costs

Undergraduate £1550
Postgraduate £1400

Additional contact information

Name: Steve Mee
Title: Reader
Email: steve.mee@cumbria.ac.uk

Modules

During Term 1: This module aims to enable students to develop their understanding of the key issues in the lives of children and young people on the Autistic Spectrum

During Term 2: This module should enable students to focus on strategies and interventions used to support children and young people on the Autistic Spectrum

During Term 3: This module enables students to explore an issue of importance to them. It allows them to extend their knowledge and understanding of a specific issue through undertaking a project.

Level 4

• HLLA4001 - Understanding Individuals on the Autism Spectrum (20 credits - Core)
• HLLA4002 - Supporting Individuals on the Autism Spectrum (20 credits - Core)
• HLLA4003 - Working with Individuals on the Autism Spectrum (20 credits - Core)

Level 5

• HLLA5001 - Understanding Individuals on the Autistic Spectrum (20 credits - Core)
• HLLA5002 - Supporting Individuals on the Autistic Spectrum (20 Credits- Core)
• HLLA5003 - Negotiated Learning: Working with Individuals on the Autism Spectrum (20 Credits – Core)

Level 6

• HLLA6001 - Understanding Individuals on the Autism Spectrum (20 credits - Core)
• HLLA6002 - Supporting Individuals on the Autism Spectrum (20 credits - Core)
• HLLA6003 - Working with Individuals on the Autism Spectrum (20 credits - Core)

Level 7

• HLLA7001 - Understanding Individuals on the Autism Spectrum (20 credits - Core)
• HLLA7002 - Supporting Individuals on the Autism Spectrum (20 credits - Core)
• HLLA7003 - Working with individuals on the Autism Spectrum (20 credits - Core)

These first three modules must be studied sequentially