Understanding Autism
Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more You don’t need any prior experience or qualifications to do this course but it might be of interest to practitioners in the field of autism, healthcare workers, people on the autism spectrum, and parents or carers. It is ideal for anyone considering postgraduate study in the field, such as the PCert in Autism Studies at the University of Kent. You can use the hashtag #FLautism to talk about this course on social media.
Topics Covered- What is autism
- Social communication skills
- Sensory sensitivities and repetitive behaviours
- Co-occurring conditions
- Strengths and difficulties of people on the autism spectrum
- Lived experiences of people on the autism spectrum
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| Rating | 5.0★ based on 1 ratings |
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| Length | 4 weeks |
| Effort | 3 hours per week |
| Starts | Dec 13 (228 weeks ago) |
| Cost | $74 |
| From | The University of Kent via FutureLearn |
| Instructors | Jill Bradshaw, Mark O'Connor, George Watts, Tony Osgood, Fiona Gullon-Scott, Clare L Melvin, Damian Milton, Elisabeth Gale, Krysia W, Krysia Waldock |
| Download Videos | Only via web browser |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Programming |
| Tags | C Health & Psychology |
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| Rating | 5.0★ based on 1 ratings |
|---|---|
| Length | 4 weeks |
| Effort | 3 hours per week |
| Starts | Dec 13 (228 weeks ago) |
| Cost | $74 |
| From | The University of Kent via FutureLearn |
| Instructors | Jill Bradshaw, Mark O'Connor, George Watts, Tony Osgood, Fiona Gullon-Scott, Clare L Melvin, Damian Milton, Elisabeth Gale, Krysia W, Krysia Waldock |
| Download Videos | Only via web browser |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Programming |
| Tags | C Health & Psychology |
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