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Introduction to Autism and Inclusive Practice

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Introduction to Autism and Inclusive Practice
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  • 3 hours study
  • Level 0: Beginner
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    • Welcome to the module

      Welcome to this free module, ‘An Introduction to Autism and Inclusive Practice’. It is designed to provide an introduction for educational staff and anyone with an interest in supporting autistic learners into the settings which they work and support.

      This introductory module aims to support you to develop an awareness of what autism is, its impact and how it can be supported within an inclusive school community. It may also be of interest if you work in the voluntary sector or simply have an interest in autism and inclusive practice.

      A digital badge will be awarded for the successful completion of the module.

      This module has been developed by Education Scotland. 

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    • This course is part of a collection

      This course is part of a collection

      This course is part of a collection of courses called Education Scotland - Inclusion and Equalities. There are 4 courses in this collection so you may find other courses here that maybe of interest to you.

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    • Course learning outcomes

      After studying this introductory module and participating in the tasks you will have an awareness of:

      • What autism is and its impact
      • The education context in Scotland
      • Autism and inclusive practice
      • How autism is identified
      • Supporting autistic learners and their families
      • A range of further information, reading and signposting


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      • Course dates:

      First Published 30/03/2021.

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    • Daniel Norwich

      Daniel Norwich25 April 2023 9:23

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    • Moira Heatlie

      Informative

      Moira Heatlie1 March 2023 9:03

    • Lynsey Knight

      Autism & Inclusive Practice

      Lynsey Knight14 October 2022 12:56

      This was an informative course and I feel it will allow me to be a more inclusive practitioner.

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