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 20 hour course has been developed by NAS and ICEP Europe, in response to the need for flexible and accessible training for those who work with children and young people with autism spectrum disorders. From explanation and diagnosis to assessment and intervention, this online course provides focused practical strategies and positive approaches to support the progressive learning and personal development of the child or young person with autism. The combination of experienced NAS tutors and quality rich content delivered through a user friendly and innovative online learning environment ensures the delivery of a course which will improve your practical techniques and knowledge of autism spectrum disorders.

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 examine the key aspects of autism spectrum disorders, looking in detail at diagnosis, assessment, and effective intervention, and provides a route to understanding the complexity of autism. This comprehensive course provides proven strategies that are effective in teaching children with autism spectrum disorders how to learn. The focus is on practical, evidence-based approaches to help educators modify their instruction, structure the classroom, and modify the curriculum to help maximize each child's learning potential. You will also learn how to prevent and intervene with challenging behaviour and become familiar with the principles of functional behavioural assessment. This course provides an excellent foundation of knowledge and practical skills for any professional working in the field of autism spectrum disorders.

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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