Understanding Autism Certification
Upon completion of the Understanding Autism Certification, students will have the tools that they need to support autistic individuals and their families in the most effective way
A comprehensive knowledge of autism and some of the complexities and difficulties associated with the condition
Tips on how to provide a safe, caring and positive environment for people on the autism spectrum
Learn how to care for and understand autistic individuals in the most effective way, using a caring, person-centred approach
Well-structured, easy-to-follow online modules
There are no entry requirements to take the course.
The course is broken down into 11 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although students are free to spend as much or as little time as they feel necessary on each module.
The course can be studied study at any time and from any internet connected device
Once you have completed all 3 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 3 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.
The pass mark for the test is 70%.
If the user doesn’t pass the test first time they will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times a test can be taken.
We estimate that the course will take about 10 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.