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Understanding Autism - Starter
Course Summary
Code: Q66481
Location: ONLINE - SESSIONS
Places: Available
Cost: £0 - £80 Details
Starting: 20 June 2025
Day: Friday
Time: 09:30
Duration: 4 sessions over 4 week(s)
By continuing you confirm that you are aged 19 or over and have agreed to the the terms and conditions
Description
Do you want to extend your knowledge and awareness of autism and neurodiversity?
In this course, you will learn about a different aspect of autism, including the characteristics of autism, key differences between the brains of neurotypical and autistic individuals, how autism affects executive functioning skills and how autism and anxiety are linked.
You'll also gain insight into the various and individual strengths and challenges experienced by autistic individuals.
What this course explores:
- Characteristics of autism, assessment and diagnosis
- Autism and executive function
- The autistic brain
- Autism and anxiety
You'll come away from the course having learnt new ways of supporting others and managing your own experiences of anxiety or executive function challenges. You'll also be able to recognise the different ways these challenges might manifest for people on the autism spectrum.
Sign up today to learn more about autism in a supportive, confidential and respectful online space with plenty of time for discussion and self-reflection.
What are the entry requirements for this course?
This course is suitable if you're a beginner and want to learn about this subject, and you don't have relevant knowledge or experience. There are no qualifications required for this course, just a willingness to learn. You will need to have internet access and be able to join on Zoom.
What will I need to bring?
Please also bring photo ID with you e.g. passport or driving licence.
Will I be assessed?
There is no formal assessment for this course. Your tutor will provide feedback to help you improve.
What can I do next?
At the end of this course, if you'd like to continue with your learning in this subject, you'll be able to progress onto our Developer Level courses.
Our workshops and courses are designed to provide essential skills, develop confidence and resilience, improve your health and wellbeing, prepare you for further learning or employment, provide ways to learn with your family and build communities. We have a wide range of workshops and courses, and you can explore more on our website. There's something for everyone!
Time and duration
Start Date: 20 June 2025
Start Time: 09:30
Day: Friday Morning
First Lesson Duration: 02:30
Total Weeks: 4