ASD Awareness
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Awareness Course
- Industry Aligned Content
- Fast Certificate Turnaround
- Developed by Experts
- Designed to Meet Skills Gaps
Course Description
If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), or if you're an educator or caregiver looking to enhance your understanding, this non-accredited course is for you. It’s designed for anyone wanting to gain deeper insights into ASD, offering practical strategies to help you create more supportive environments.
This course is ideal for those who do not require nationally recognised training but wish to learn how to better support individuals with ASD in their everyday life or work.
Course Content
This course offers practical strategies and insights into ASD to help you create more supportive environments. It covers key areas, including:
Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Learn about how ASD affects individuals differently and gain insights into the unique traits associated with it.
Communication Styles: Explore the various ways individuals with ASD communicate, including verbal, non-verbal, and alternative methods.
Sensory Processing Differences: Understand sensory sensitivities and learn how to create environments that promote comfort and reduce stress.
Social Skills and Interaction: Discover the social challenges individuals with ASD may face and find techniques to support their social development.
Support Strategies: Develop practical approaches to creating structured, inclusive environments, focusing on routines and predictability.
Each module includes interactive exercises and quizzes to help you apply what you’ve learned right away. We’ve also designed this course to be sensory-friendly, ensuring that the learning experience is accessible and comfortable for individuals with sensory sensitivities.
Additional Information
Course Delivery
The course is delivered 100% online, allowing you to learn at your own pace, whenever it suits you.
Course Durations
Self-Paced: Most participants complete the course within 4-6 hours, depending on their prior experience and knowledge. You can complete it over multiple sessions, with your progress saved automatically.
Students have up to six (6) months to complete all learning and assessment activities. If the course is not completed within this timeframe, enrolment may be disabled or cancelled.
Entry Requirements
Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online studies
Course Cost
$50 per enrolment
Learner Rights, Responsibilities & Support
Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook on our website for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.
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