This unit is part of the NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism and has the following learning outcomes and assessment criteria:
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- Understand what is meant by ‘autism’
- Know theories that relate to autism
- Know how autism is diagnosed
- 3.1. Outline the current guidelines for the diagnosis of autism in the UK
- 3.2. Describe the difficulties surrounding the diagnosis of autism in relation to: formal diagnosis, the range of different diagnoses on the spectrum
- 3.3. Give reasons why people may be reluctant to seek a diagnosis
- 3.4. Explain why it is important for individuals to have a formal diagnosis
- 3.5. State the prevalence of autism in the UK
- Understand the characteristics that may be present in individuals with autism
- Know about conditions that commonly co-occur with autism
- Understand common misconceptions surrounding autism
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