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This course explores the links between the diagnostic criteria for autism (difficulties with social communication, social interaction, flexibility of thought & sensory integration) and behaviour. We critically explore positive, evidence-based approaches to identifying solutions. We also critically examine the links between the national strategy for autism, theory and practice and the meaning of the notion of the ‘autism friendly workplace’. Students are introduced to strategies for reflecting critically upon workplace provision via structured auditing and action planning for change.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Old Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This course aims to give participants an understanding of the behaviours demonstrated by individuals on the autism spectrum and equip them with a variety of strategies and approaches to support these learners.
Topics will include: - Constructions of behaviour
- Impacts of contexts and values
- Theories and perspectives
- Using the autism lens
- Avoidance and prevention of challenging behaviour
- Approaches to functional analysis
- Crisis management
- Risk assessment
- Developing collaborative approaches
Course participants must have a commitment to the inclusion of learners with autism spectrum disorders and have access to an appropriate setting for the purpose of undertaking the assessment task and gaining practical experience.
· This is an interprofessional course for practitioners from Education, Health, Social Care and the Voluntary Sector.
· This is a ‘specialist’ course so all participants must have some knowledge and understanding of autism in order to undertake the courses
· All participants must have access to a workplace for the purposes of the assignments which are all workplace-based.
· All courses are ‘face-to-face’ delivery
· Course 1 is ‘core’ i.e. it must be completed before any of the other courses can be undertaken
· Course 3 can only be undertaken after completion of courses 1 and 2.
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Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
Formative assessment will be a further feature throughout the course through discussion, group activities and individual reflective and evaluative tasks. Participants will also be asked to keep a Professional Diary. Summative assessment will take the form of a 6000-word submission (written or mixed media) focused directly on workplace applications. There will be one opportunity to re-submit assignments that have been revised to take account of tutor feedback.
There are no assessments for this course.
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