Unit 44 M2
Unit 44: Understand How to Support Individuals with Autistic Spectrum Conditions
1: Understand the main characteristics of Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC)
1.1
Each person with an ASC has their own individual abilities, strengths, gifts, needs and interests that can vary greatly from one person to the next. Due to the multifarious conditions attached to the autistic spectrum, and according to the degree of the ASC it is important to recognise the characteristics of an individual to determine the areas in which they excel and the areas where they may need extra support; i.e. Some service users may lack the ability to verbally communicate but may communicate well through other mediums such as picture and symbol exchange where as others
1: Understand the main characteristics of Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC)
1.1
Each person with an ASC has their own individual abilities, strengths, gifts, needs and interests that can vary greatly from one person to the next. Due to the multifarious conditions attached to the autistic spectrum, and according to the degree of the ASC it is important to recognise the characteristics of an individual to determine the areas in which they excel and the areas where they may need extra support; i.e. Some service users may lack the ability to verbally communicate but may communicate well through other mediums such as picture and symbol exchange where as others