LD210AutisticSpectrumConditionsv8
LD 210 OU M/601/5316
Introductory awareness of Autistic Spectrum Conditions
Title
LD 210 Introductory awareness of Autistic Spectrum Conditions
Level
2
Credit value
2
Learning outcomes
The learner will:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1. Understand the areas in which individuals with an autistic spectrum condition characteristically have difficulties
1.1 Describe the types of difficulty that individuals with an autistic spectrum condition may have with language and other ways of communicating with others
1.2 Identify problems that individuals with an autistic spectrum condition may have in social interaction and relationships
1.3 Outline the problems of inflexibility and restrictiveness in activities and interests and how these may affect individuals on the autistic spectrum
2. Understand the concept of autism as a spectrum, and the implications for variation in the capacities and needs of individuals
2.1 Explain why it is important to recognise that each individual on the autistic spectrum has their own individual abilities, needs, strengths, preferences and interests
2.2 Describe why autism can be considered as a spectrum, encompassing individuals differing in the expression and severity of their symptoms
2.3 Identify other conditions which may be associated with an autistic spectrum condition
2.4 Outline the sensory difficulties experienced by many individuals with an autistic spectrum condition
3. Understand the behaviours exhibited by some individuals with an autistic spectrum condition
3.1 Describe behavioural characteristics associated with autistic spectrum conditions
3.2 Identify reasons why individuals with an autistic spectrum condition may exhibit such behaviours
3.3 Describe what to do if an individual is highly anxious or stressed
4. Understand how to contribute to the person-centred support of an individual who has an autistic spectrum condition
4.1 Explain why it is important to have in place structures and
Introductory awareness of Autistic Spectrum Conditions
Title
LD 210 Introductory awareness of Autistic Spectrum Conditions
Level
2
Credit value
2
Learning outcomes
The learner will:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1. Understand the areas in which individuals with an autistic spectrum condition characteristically have difficulties
1.1 Describe the types of difficulty that individuals with an autistic spectrum condition may have with language and other ways of communicating with others
1.2 Identify problems that individuals with an autistic spectrum condition may have in social interaction and relationships
1.3 Outline the problems of inflexibility and restrictiveness in activities and interests and how these may affect individuals on the autistic spectrum
2. Understand the concept of autism as a spectrum, and the implications for variation in the capacities and needs of individuals
2.1 Explain why it is important to recognise that each individual on the autistic spectrum has their own individual abilities, needs, strengths, preferences and interests
2.2 Describe why autism can be considered as a spectrum, encompassing individuals differing in the expression and severity of their symptoms
2.3 Identify other conditions which may be associated with an autistic spectrum condition
2.4 Outline the sensory difficulties experienced by many individuals with an autistic spectrum condition
3. Understand the behaviours exhibited by some individuals with an autistic spectrum condition
3.1 Describe behavioural characteristics associated with autistic spectrum conditions
3.2 Identify reasons why individuals with an autistic spectrum condition may exhibit such behaviours
3.3 Describe what to do if an individual is highly anxious or stressed
4. Understand how to contribute to the person-centred support of an individual who has an autistic spectrum condition
4.1 Explain why it is important to have in place structures and