The course has been developed by registered social workers and autism specialists in response to recommendations in the autism strategy published by the Department of Health. The strategy sends a clear message that local councils and local health bodies should ensure that key staff such as needs assessors receive specialist autism training.

This course is aimed at a variety of adult social care staff who carry out care and support assessments, including assessments of need and support planning. A basic understanding of autism is required for this course.

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Course content

Explores the range of difficulties experienced by autistic adults and the impact of these on carrying out care and support needs assessments.
The importance of placing the individual at the centre of thinking about autism.
How to undertake assessments which respond to the specific needs of autistic adults within the SPELL framework.
Matching support to meet the needs of autistic adults.
Key laws and policies relating to supporting an autistic adult and what they mean in practice.

Outcomes

Know the key laws and policies relating to supporting autistic people and what they mean in practice.
Learn to recognise the difficulties in carrying out needs assessments for autistic adults and identify approaches and strategies to overcome these.
Learn to place the individual at the centre of thinking about autism and how to match support to meet their needs.
Complete care and support needs assessments which reflect the nature of autism.
Meet fellow practitioners and work with a National Autistic Society trainer who has many years' experience of supporting autistic people.

CPD Accreditation

This module is accredited by the CPD Certification Service (the leading CPD accreditation institution) as conforming to continuing professional development principles.
Learners will receive a certificate of completion which can be used as verifiable documentary evidence when submitting CPD recording forms.
For further information on the CPD Certification service please visit the CPD website.