Increase your understanding of autistic people through an exploration of autistic experiences in key areas and become an advocate, from the University of Kent.
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Approx 16 weeks
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Course 1
A Deeper Understanding of Autistic People
4.2 (5 reviews)Develop your knowledge of the experiences of autistic people of different genders, barriers to diagnosis and the latest research.
4 weeks
3 hours per week
Week 1
An introduction to autistic differences
- Welcome and introduction
- Neurodiversity and social communication
- Similarities and differences
Week 2
Diagnosis
- Diagnostic pathways
- Current criteria
- Responses to diagnosis
Week 3
Gender and diversity
- The role of gender and diversity
- Barriers to diagnosis
- Support
Week 4
Theories
- Theories
- Practical impact of theories
- Conclusion
Course 2
Autistic People's Rights and the Law
Learn about legislation affecting the rights of autistic people within social care, employment and the criminal justice system.
4 weeks
3 hours per week
Week 1
Advocacy
- The Autistic Voice
- Autistic perspectives
- Stakeholders
Week 2
Legislation, social inclusion, and employment
- Social care legislation
- Employment and social inclusion
- Case study
Week 3
Autistic offenders
- Autistic people and crime
- The Criminal Justice System
- Improving the system
Week 4
Autistic victims of crime
- Issues affecting autistic victims of crime
- Lived experiences
- Looking forward
Course 3
Autistic Health: Improving Access to Healthcare
Learn how to improve quality of life for autistic people and overcome the barriers they face in accessing healthcare.
4 weeks
3 hours per week
Week 1
Physical health
- Introduction to physical health issues
- Case studies in autism and physical health
- Support for physical health
Week 2
Mental health
- Autistic mental health
- Mental health and intersectionality case studies
- Intersectionality
Week 3
Barriers to healthcare
- What barriers do autistic people face?
- Exploring barriers to healthcare
- Responding to healthcare barriers
Week 4
Well-being and quality of life
- The quality of life of autistic people
- Assessing autistic quality of life
- Autistic joy
Course 4
Autistic Students and Education: Creating an Inclusive Classroom
Explore the experiences of autistic students and learn how to create inclusive and enabling educational environments.
4 weeks
3 hours per week
Week 1
Education legislation
- Welcome
- Legislation
- Legislation in practice
Week 2
Experiences and issues in education
- Experiences of education
- Issues in education
- Social identity
Week 3
Learning environments
- Sensory differences
- Enabling learning environments
- Good practice
Week 4
Supporting autistic students
- Support in practice
- Approaches to support
- Reflections
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