This unit is one of the Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care Optional Units and has the following learning outcomes and assessment criteria:
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- 1. Understand how the different and evolving theories about autism reflect the complexity of
autistic spectrum conditions
- 1.1 Analyse the defining features of autistic spectrum conditions and the impact on practice
- 1.2 Evaluate the shift from the categorical view to the spectrum view of autism, with reference to different conditions on the autistic spectrum
- 1.3 Identify the implications for practice of controversies concerning the search for cures and interventions for autistic spectrum conditions
- 1.4 Review historical and current perspectives on the causes of autism
- 1.5 Explain the importance of a person centred approach, focusing on the individual not the diagnosis
- 1.6 Analyse how the stereotyped views and prejudice of others impact on the lives of individuals with an autistic spectrum condition.
- 2. Understand the implications of the legal and policy framework underpinning the support of
individuals with autistic spectrum conditions
- 2.1 Identify the legislation and national and local policies and guidance relevant to the support of individuals with autistic spectrum conditions
- 2.2 Explain the applicability of legislation, policies and guidance to people, services or situations
- 2.3 Explain the impact of legislation, policies and guidance on the provision of services
- 2.4 Explain the influence of autism advocacy groups in highlighting shortcomings in legislation/policy/guidance and in pressing for change.
- 3. Be able to promote good practice in the support of individuals with an autistic spectrum
condition
- 3.1 Enable workers to apply different approaches, interventions and strategies according to the individual’s needs and wishes identified in their person centered support plan
- 3.2 Develop practice guidance to maximize consistency and stability in the environment
- 3.3 Ensure use of structured activities to optimise individuals’ learning
- 3.4 Demonstrate ways of supporting others to minimise the vulnerability of individuals with autistic spectrum conditions
- 3.5 Implement strategies which support others to apply, monitor and review positive behaviour support with individuals
- 3.6 Support others to work in partnership with parents and/or other informal carers or support networks
- 3.7 Evaluate working practices and strategies in order to maintain good practice and recommend changes.
- 4. Be able to promote to others positive communication strategies for individuals with an autistic
spectrum condition
- 4.1 Analyse the implications for practice of the link between behaviour and communication
- 4.2 Develop strategies to support others to understand the link between behaviour and communication
- 4.3 Liaise with family/carers and relevant professionals involved with individuals to maximise the effectiveness of communication
- 4.4 Support others to implement alternative and augmented communication systems which enable individuals to communicate effectively with those around them.
- 5. Be able to implement strategies to support individuals with an autistic spectrum condition to
manage their sensory world
- 5.1 Explain the types of sensory and perceptual difficulties that many individuals with an autistic spectrum condition experience
- 5.2 Develop, with appropriate professional support, a sensory management strategy
- 5.3 Implement a sensory management strategy to meet the needs of individuals who have problems with sensory processing
- 5.4 Create environments which prevent sensory overload or increase sensory stimulation, depending on the needs of the individual.
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