Course Dates

Courses run three times a year Students are free to enrol at any time during the 8 week training window (see closing dates for enrolment below).

Autumn term:Oct 4 – Nov 29

Spring term: March 2011– April 2011

Summer term: June 2011 – July 2011

Award: CPD Cert awarded by NAS & ICEP Europe

Closing date for applications:

Students can enrol at any time during term up to and including:

 

Autumn term: 22 Nov 2010

  

 

The National Autistic Society and ICEP Europe

Course Overview

This course has been developed in direct response to requests from parents, schools, teachers and allied professionals, for effective Asperger specific training. It provides an in-depth route to understanding the complexity of Asperger syndrome and focuses on strategies and approaches to address the need for increased awareness, knowledge, techniques and support for practitioners working in the area. The online course is offered by the National Autistic Society NAS and ICEP Europe and participants will receive expert tutor support from NAS practitioners who have been working directly with children, families, schools and educational organisations for many years.

Who is this course aimed at?

This course has been specially designed for education professionals and practitioners, inclusion managers, educational psychologists, mentors, SENCos and learning support coordinators, LA support team members, learning support staff, early years teachers and allied professionals.

Course Content

This course will give participants an insight into the lived experience of children and young people with Asperger syndrome by reviewing personal, professional and family perspectives on the issue. This course will also explore Asperger syndrome in terms of its social and educational implications. Participants will gain skills in recognising the strengths, differences and difficulties that these children present with, assess their learning needs, and learn how to develop strategies for intervening in the area of communication and socialisation.

The course will focus on practical approaches and evidence-based strategies which will support learning, promote personal development, and address the challenges that may emerge across these students’ school careers. Areas covered will include: language and communication, theory of mind, social isolation, teasing and bullying, special interests, cognitive abilities, motor and sensory differences, individual and family perspectives on Asperger syndrome, and best practice approaches to educational support. A wide range of issues will be covered in the course: from the pathways and processes involved in identification and diagnostic assessment, to common differences and difficulties, and the educational and behavioural strengths and challenges associated with Asperger syndrome.

Tuition and Support

• Experienced NAS tutors working in the area of will provide you with individual support and guidance as you complete your studies online
• Technical support is provided by a dedicated team of qualified learning technologists, who can be contacted by telephone (0208 354 7592) or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Assessment & Award

Each student is required to:

• Read the course material for each of the five course modules; and,
• Complete the interactive learning assignment at the end of each module.

On successful completion of the course, students will receive a Certificate of Professional Development.

How to Enrol?

Places are limited so early booking is advised.

To book a place, click here or use the Enrol Now button in the Course Option Menu on right of page. Alternatively phone 0208 354 7592, or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

For Group Bookings or payment by employers, please click here.

Fees

Course Fee: £230

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