Autism & Asperger's Syndrome Awareness
A two-part course covering autism spectrum disorder and Asperger's Syndrome: how the world can feel to an autistic person, how a diagnosis is reached, sensory and communication differences, supporting someone through anxiety or challenging behaviour, and the frameworks and interventions that genuinely help.
Autism Spectrum Disorder
How the world can feel to an autistic person, how autism is diagnosed, sensory differences, anxiety and challenging behaviour — with a full case study.
Asperger's Syndrome
What Asperger's Syndrome is, its history and characteristics, recognising the signs, Theory of Mind, and the interventions that help — with a full case study.
Why this course is in two parts
Autism spectrum disorder and Asperger's Syndrome are closely related, but each deserves proper attention rather than being rushed through in one long sitting. Part 1 stands alone if you only need core autism awareness; Part 2 builds on it for services supporting people with an Asperger's diagnosis specifically. Complete them in either order, or just the one that's relevant to your role.