Learning Outcomes:
Students will become familiar with the recommended support strategies for students with autism within a variety of settings and based on a wide range of severity of symptoms.
Students of this module will become aware of a range of support strategies and programmes to help students with autism become part of an inclusive school structure. Social skills development and the enablement of independence will also be a key focus within this module.
Within the six-week period of delivery of this module, students will gain valuable insight into this important area of additional needs and the nature of specialized support needed in order to enable students with autism to access education to their optimum level of ability.