Autism in Higher Education
This self-study course will prepare you for working as a NMH Support Professional in Higher Education, giving you the knowledge and skills required to effectively support students who have an Autism Spectrum Condition.
Throughout the 7 modules, you will learn about the medical and social models of disability, the kinds of barriers autistic students face in Higher Education, how to use the SPELL framework, and the kinds of support roles you could provide.
With tutor assessed work throughout, this course will give you the confidence you need to effectively support autistic learners and develop tailored strategies to help mitigate their difficulties.

Course Curriculum
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- Introduction (2:02)
- Autism - What do you think?..
- What is Autism Spectrum Condition (4:21)
- Communication Difficulties (1:15)
- Written and Non-Verbal Difficulties
- Sensory Sensitivities
- Sensory Sensitivities - answers
- Hyperfixation and Interests
- Masking (2:33)
- Meltdowns and Shutdowns (5:33)
- Understanding Autism - Consolidation
- Understanding Autism - Key Terms, Revision
- Understanding Autism - Assessment Activity
- Understanding Autism - Conclusion
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- Introduction (0:45)
- Autism Barrier Challenge
- Autism Barrier Challenge - Feedback
- Autism in Higher Education
- Sensory Needs
- Environmental Barriers On Campus
- Environmental Barriers - Feedback
- Environmental Barriers Off Campus
- Executive Function
- Creativity and Special Interests
- Academic Organisational Barriers
- Barriers Faced by Autistic Students - Consolidation
- Barriers Faced by Autistic Students - Assessment
- Barriers Faced by Autistic Students - Conclusion
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