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Overview
About the course
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is an umbrella term used to describe individuals who have very specific difficulties in social skills and with communication and who engage in restrictive or repetitive activities. ASD describes a spectrum of disorders, including Asperger syndrome and spanning the full range of ability.
International statistics demonstrate a steep rise in the number of individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) since the 1990s. It is now estimated to run to as much as 1% of the population worldwide. This dramatic increase is currently being experienced in our schools, communities and families and demands specialised knowledge, understanding and skills. The Understanding Autism course of the Institute of Child Education and Psychology Europe is designed to respond to this need and provides flexible and accessible training and rapid upskilling for those working with individuals on the autism spectrum.Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Gain practical skills for the identification, assessment, and support of autistic children and young people in various settings.
- Learn how to develop Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for your students with ASD.
- Review best practice teaching approaches for working with autistic students and addressing their learning differences and specific needs.
- Learn effective strategies for increasing positive behavior and decreasing undesirable behavior.
- Acquire proven practical techniques and exercises for building social and communication skills in children with ASD.
- Gain a wealth of strategies for supporting children with sensory issues, anxiety, and emotional and relationship difficulties related to ASD.
- Enjoy rich opportunities for collaboration with our online network of learners and tutors.
- Save printable course materials and resources for future reference.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
- Self-paced
- Proactive tutoring and support
Campus Location
- Maynooth, Ireland
Disciplines
Education Special Education Teaching View 5 other Short Courses in Special Education in IrelandWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This course is primarily designed to give teachers, parents and other allied professionals the confidence and skills to support children and young people with autism, including those with Asperger syndrome. It will also prove beneficial for inclusion managers, Special Educational Needs Coordinators (SENCOs), educational psychologists, teaching assistants, special needs assistants, social care workers and local authority support-team members, among others.
- Upon completion of the course you will receive a Certificate of Continuing Professional Development and a Learning Log of your work, which can be included in your CPD portfolio.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents150 EUR / full≈ 150 EUR / full -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals150 EUR / full≈ 150 EUR / full
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