Learning Disabilities and Autism Awareness

Gain the knowledge and skills to provide exceptional support for individuals with learning disabilities and autism.

Our Learning Disabilities & Autism Awareness course will enable you to recognise and understand the challenges faced by individuals with learning disabilities and autism, and provide compassionate care.

Understanding Learning Disabilities: Explore the different types of learning disabilities and their impact, a well as the associated conditions.
Autism Awareness: Gain insights into autism and its characteristics.
Legal Framework: Understand the legal protections for individuals with learning disabilities and autism.
Effective Support: Learn strategies to provide person-centred care and support to people with autism.

Key outcomes:

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

  • Explain what learning disabilities are and recognise associated conditions
  • Understand the differences between learning disabilities and learning difficulties
  • Be clear about what the Mental Capacity Act 2005 covers
  • Identify the core legislation covering learning disabilities
  • Explain what autism is, and understand how best to support someone with autism
  • Apply the Ask, Listen, Do approach.

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