NCFE CACHE LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN UNDERSTANDING AUTISM
This qualification is designed for a wide range of students who wish to develop their understanding of autism and the principles of supporting individuals with autism. It covers the person-centred approach, influence of positive communication methods, how to support positive behaviour and how individuals with autism can be supported to live healthy and fulfilled lives.
NCFE CACHE LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN UNDERSTANDING AUTISM
Unit 1 – Introduction to Autism
Section 1 Understand what is meant by ‘autism’
Section 2 Know theories that relate to autism
Section 3 Know how autism is diagnosed
Section 4 Understand the characteristics that may be present in individuals with autism
Section 5 Know about conditions that commonly co-occur with autism
Section 6 Understand common misconceptions surrounding autism
Unit 2 – Using a person-centred approach to support individuals with autism
Section 1 Know how legislation and guidance underpins support for individuals with autism
Section 2 Understand how to support individuals with autism using a person-centred approach
Unit 3 – Communication and social interaction in individuals with autism
Section 1 Understand speech, language and communication in individuals with autism
Section 2 Understand how social interaction may differ in individuals with autism
Section 3 Know strategies that are used to support communication and social interaction for individuals with autism
Unit 4 – Sensory processing, perception and cognition in individuals with autism
Section 1 Understand how individuals with autism process sensory information
Section 2 Know how to recognise and support sensory needs
Section 3 Understand the cognitive differences individuals with autism may have in processing information
Unit 5- Supporting positive behaviour individuals with autism
Section 1 Understand behaviour within the context of autism
Section 2 Know how to support positive behaviour
Section 3 Understand how to support individuals to develop coping strategies
Unit 6- Supporting individuals with autism to live healthy and fulfilled lives
Section 1 Understand the experience of living with autism
Section 2 Know how to support individuals to maintain their personal safety
Section 3 Understand the purpose of positive risk taking
Section 4 Know how to support individuals with transitions and life events
Section 5 Know how to support individuals to access services and facilities
Section 6 Know how to support individuals with employment
NCFE CACHE LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN UNDERSTANDING AUTISM
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