Autism Outreach has launched the first online course 'Understanding Autism and Asperger Syndrome'. Although there is quite a lot of text on this page please read the entire page to determine whether or not this course is the right one for you. If in doubt please
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Please note: this online course can be supplied in conjunction with additional face-face input(s) and workplace/institution/service targeted enhancements. We will train your trainers to use this module.
Module Overview The programme has been designed using the materials and resources from the highly qualified Autism Outreach team's extensive experience of training and support work. It is informed by the views of people on the autistic spectrum, working with families in educational settings (including the home!) and in clinical settings. It has been developed in collaboration with people on the autistic spectrum and has used a wide range of professionals, parents and other end users to determine content and the way in which it is presented. This has enabled us to maximise the flexibility of the online experience and provide people who enrol on the module with maximum benefit and a range of learning experiences and access opportunies. All elements of the module can be revisited to gain maximum benefit. Registration and enrolment entitle the person to access the materials and resources for 1 year.
A presentation that covers a background of the autistic spectrum, different presentations and the ways these may impact on people - information in the presentation is accompanied by notes that explain points and offer additional materials or ideas to consider
A comprehensive booklist differentiated by category and linked to a dedicated Autism and Asperger Syndrome Amazon bookstore
Thought provoking documents to enable the exploration of ideas and issues related to people on the autistic spectrum
A quiz (user-friendly with the answers, immediate feedback and explanations!)
Case Studies
A private and secure online journal for every user to record thoughts, ideas etc
An opportunity to take part in a live online chat about the issues and questions that users can put to an expert
An optional assignment that is designed to focus on the areas that are relevant to the student and uses prior module learning
Links to resources and materials that can be used to increase knowledge and strategies
An audit to identify increasing knowledge and a certificate of completion at the end that is personalised, downloaded and if required, printed!
Here are some screenshots (images) of the module learning interface. The links will open in a new browser window and this can be resized to view the whole image and closed by clicking the 'close window' link at the foot of the page: Screenshot 1 Screenshot 2 Screenshot 3
Cost For the launch, the cost of 12 months subscription to the Module is £37.00 Subscribe to Understanding Autism and Asperger Syndrome module [page opens in new window]
Payment For individuals, payment is made through the secure Paypal electronic payment gateway and requires a credit card. A Paypal account is not required.
Individuals subscribe to this module giving access for 1 year.
Organisations, groups and institutions can subscribe to bulk licences 10, 50 or 100 and unlimited for a discounted licence fee.
Autism Outreach will not deny access to any individual as a result of inability to pay. If you can contact us with information that identifies an inability to pay we will, subject to our discretion, give free access. Please note that this is only available to individuals.
To arrange an alternative payment method or purchase multiple licences, please
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Please note that this is not a long award bearing course but is a potentIal alternative to short course training where access to training for reasons of location or other commitments might be problematic or perhaps as an additional training opportunity. It is suitable for a very wide range of people including professionals who are looking to inform their practice and parents/carers who would like to find out more about the autistic spectrum. One of the key features is that the materials can be revisited and there is a wealth of information sources all in one easy to use online location.
This distance learning module is designed as a standalone online module and you will not have access to a tutor or supervisor.
A new resource to promote and improve Sensory Integration is available through the Nautilus Project website The 2 CD set provides a range of music and soundscapes to enable people with sensory integration differences to improve their response to sensory input and reduce the possibilities of sensory overload and other sensory processing difficulties.
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