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 speech, language and communication in individuals with autism
- 1.1. Outline the processes required to communicate using: speech, language
- 1.2. Describe how speech and language development may be delayed or affected for individuals with autism
- 1.3. Describe different forms of communication used by individuals with autism
- 1.4. Describe the difficulties an individual with autism may have in communicating verbally when: processing verbal information, interpreting verbal information
- Understand how social interaction may differ in individuals with autism
- Know strategies that are used to support communication and social interaction for individuals with autism
- 3.1. Identify a range of methods that could be used when communicating with an individual with autism
- 3.2. Outline a range of strategies that could be used to support communication and social interaction
- 3.3. Describe how communication can be adapted to meet the needs and preferences of each individual
- 3.4. Explain how a constructive environment can be created to aid communication and social interaction
- 3.5. Describe the role of specialists in supporting communication and social interaction
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