Course Description

Building Bridges (Autism Spectrum Disorder)





This free online course fills in the gaps by thoroughly examining the complexities of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In this course, we will equip the students with the skills and information they need to support children and adults with autism spectrum disorder effectively; we will thoroughly and compassionately examine the complexities of autism. To strengthen your understanding further, we will also examine the chronic illnesses and learning disabilities that children deal with daily as well as during their growth and development.

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Training ProviderAlison
Course TypeOnline Learning
Course QualificationCPD Certificate
Course Duration6-10 hours
Course FeeFree
Entry RequirementsLike all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary.

At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives.

Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone.
Career PathWhat You Will Learn In This Free Course
• Discuss the fundamental background of autism and its origins
• Outline the various traits of autism and how they impact the day-to-day lives of autistic children
• Define the role that gender diversity plays in autism
• List and comprehend the various stages of autism and its definition
• Compare and examine each diagram, comprehending its functions
• Identify and recognise the symptoms of stimming in children with autism
• Compare the connection between autism spectrum disorder and selective mutism
• Analyse the various chronic conditions and how they affect children with autism
• Classify and understand what Pathological Demand Avoidance is in autism
• Discuss how having a clear and open communication relationship with an autistic child can benefit them
Course Code7334
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