The Open University
Main information
Type of service: Further & Higher Education, Training providers, Online services, Training providers
Service URL: http://www.open.ac.uk
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.
Fraser Woodburn - University Secretary
0845 300 6090
general-enquiries@open.ac.uk
Katrina Bray, - Manager: External Engagement and Enterprise
01908 332686, 07860 812480
STEM-Enterprise-Support@open.ac.uk; katrina.bray@open.ac.uk