Autism Awareness Level 2
NCC Home Learning
About this program
Autism Awareness Level 2
It is vital for anyone working with autistic children and adults to be able to understand the autistic spectrum and autism itself, which is why the Autism Awareness Level 2 course is the perfect starting point for learners hoping to thrive in this field. One of the aims of this course is to help successful students understand how to create environments where autistic children and adults feel calm, comfortable and unpressured. This can often be achieved by making the smallest and most straightforward adjustments. This course will enable you to become familiar with various approaches to autism, have increased awareness of how to obtain a diagnosis and enable you to understand genetic-environmental causes of autism. The Autism Awareness course will also explain how research in other conditions can help research into autism:
- Define autism
- Understand the difference between autism and Asperger’s syndrome
- Explain the gender differences
- Identify conditions related to ASD
- Explain how research in other conditions can help research into autism
Program content
Modules
- Module 1: What is Autism?
- Module 2: Legislation and Autism
- Module 3: Triad of Impairments
- Module 4: Explaining Autistic behaviours
- Module 5: Causes of Autism
- Module 6: Diagnosing Autism
- Module 7: Approaches to Autism
- Module 8: Practical Suggestions when Working with Autistic Individuals
- Module 9: Explaining the Myths
Duration study load
- 160 hours
- Up to 12 months to complete
Entry requirements
- No previous knowledge required
Course features
- 12 months expert tutor support
- Certificate of completion
- Student support team
- Course manual, assignments and study guide received by mail and email
Professional recognition
- ABC Awards
ABC Awards is a leading national Awarding Organisation, regulated by Ofqual, and the Welsh Government for their qualifications on the national framework ie the Qualifications and Curriculum Framework (QCF).
Assessment
Completing a series of tutor-marked assignments and a short multiple choice exam will lead you to the highly acclaimed Level 2 Certificate in Autism Awareness.
Tuition
Online Study
- Pay in full: 320.00£
- Pay monthly: 24.25£ /month (over 12 months and £29.00 deposit)
Paper Study
- Pay in full: 360.00£
- Pay monthly: 27.58£ /month (over 12 months and £29.00 deposit)
Qualification
ABC Awards
ABC Awards is a leading national Awarding Organisation, regulated by Ofqual, and the Welsh Government for their qualifications on the national framework ie the Qualifications and Curriculum Framework (QCF).
About this institute

NCC Home Learning
NCC Home Learning is one of the highest rated distance learning providers in the UK with over 25 years experience in the distance learning industry.To date we have engaged with over 20,000 employers and delivered quality training to over half...