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Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism (Online)

NSCG Newcastle College

Knutton Lane, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2GB

Other Regulated/Accredited Qualification
Level 2
Health, Public Services and Care

Available start dates

Available start dates

Thursday, 01 October 2026
NSCG Newcastle College
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

The course covers the following topics: introduction to autism, using a person centred approach to support individuals with autism, communication and social interaction in individuals with autism, sensory processing, perception and cognition in individuals with autism, supporting positive behaviour in individuals with autism and supporting individuals with autism to live healthy and fulfilled lives.

Course Details

The course covers the following topics:�introduction to autism,using a person centred approach to support individuals with autism, communication and social interaction in individuals with autism, sensory processing, perception and cognition in individuals with autism, supporting positive behaviour in individuals with autism supporting individuals with autism to live healthy and fulfilled lives.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

This is an online learning course and will require the learner to commit to self study hours in order to complete the assessments. Each learner will be assessed via interactive online resources and end of unit assessment questions. Assessments must be completed in the agreed timescale and submitted to the assessor who will then provide feedback, advice and guidance, and, additional support where needed.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however you should have a good level of reading and writing skills.

Your next steps...

There are further Level 2 certificates that you may progress to, which include: mental health problems, dementia care, and infection control, care planning, common health conditions, learning disabilities, equality and diversity, nutrition. Also you may progress to a Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Adult Health and Social Care or progress on to an apprenticeship within the sector.

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