IAO
Level 2
QN: 603/6666/7
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IAO Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autistic Spectrum Disorders
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by IAO. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 165 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
IAO
Syllabus Units
6 Units
Guided Hours
165 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Introduction to Autism
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is meant by ‘autism
- Know how autism is diagnosed
- Understand the characteristics that may be present in individuals with autism
- Know about conditions that commonly co-occur with autism
- Understand misconceptions surrounding autism
2
Principles of communication and social interaction in individuals with autism
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand communication processes for individuals with autism
- Understand how social interaction may differ in individuals with autism
- Understand strategies used to support communication and social interaction for individuals with autism
3
Principles of how to use a person-centred approach to support individuals with autism
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how legislation and guidance underpins support for individuals with autism
- Understand how to use a person-centred approach to support individuals with autism
4
Understand how to support individuals with autism to achieve and live healthy lives
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the experience of living with autism
- Know how to support individuals to maintain their personal safety
- Understand the purpose of positive risk-taking
- Know how to support individuals with transitions and life events
- Know how to support individuals to access services and facilities
- Know how to support individuals with employment
5
Understand how to support positive behaviour in individuals with autism
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand behaviour within the context of autism
- Know how to support positive behaviour
- Understand how to support individuals to develop coping strategies
6
Understanding sensory processing, perception and cognition in individuals with autism
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how individuals with autism process sensory information
- Know how to support sensory needs
- Understand the cognitive differences individuals with autism may have in processing information
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/6666/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- IAO
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Oct 2020