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Autism Service Directory

The Open University

Main information

Type of service: Further & Higher Education, Training providers, Online services, Training providers

Understanding autism the Open University's (OU) introduction to the autism spectrum for distance study. This free course, Understanding autism, introduces the autism spectrum, how it is experienced by different individuals and families, and why it is a global concern. The course explains how ideas about autism have evolved and explores diagnosis, causes, intervention and life-span development. Widely varying perspectives on autism are illustrated and key societal and cross-cultural issues highlighted..

https://www.open.edu/openlearn/science-maths-technology/understanding-autism/content-section-overview?active-tab=description-tab.

Eligibility

Age: For people of any age

Aimed at: Adult

Registrations & Approaches

Specialisms: Has autism-specific elements

Contacts

You can contact us by phone email or post.

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Fraser Woodburn - University Secretary
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0845 300 6090
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general-enquiries@open.ac.uk
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Katrina Bray, - Manager: External Engagement and Enterprise
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01908 332686, 07860 812480
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STEM-Enterprise-Support@open.ac.uk; katrina.bray@open.ac.uk

Locations

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PO Box 197, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA
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STEM Research and Enterprise Support Team, Walton Hall, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA
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