Good Practice in Autism Education

Online Course

Future Learn
Good Practice in Autism Education

What is the course about?

Good Practice in Autism Education
The course Good Practice in Autism Education is an online class provided by University of Bath through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Autism is a highly varied condition and can be associated with exceptional academic ability through to intellectual disability.

Course description
  • 4 weeks
  • Currently there are many modalities of schooling for students with autism, including general special schools, autism-specific special schools, autism units within mainstream schools and being in a mainstream classroom.
  • But what are the benefits and challenges of these different types of education? What are the implications for inclusion? What constitutes good practice within autism education? These questions are addressed in this course and are crucial for enabling children on the autism spectrum to be educated to their greatest potential.
  • Understanding autism and intellectual disabilities
  • Developing an inclusive curriculum
  • Good practice in autism education
  • Sharing good practice
  • Identify the educational requirements of children on the autism spectrum with and without intellectual (learning) difficulties
  • Explain the concept of inclusion to promote inclusive culture, policies and practices within mainstream schools
  • Reflect on what constitutes good practice for autism within educational settings
  • Compare specific examples of good practice in autism education
  • The primary target audience are those who work with autistic children in schools, such as teachers and teaching assistants. However all practitioners can benefit (eg speech and language therapists). The target age range is compulsory education (4-18 years). The course will also be of benefit to interested parents of autistic children, as well as the autistic community themselves.
  • The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
  • University of Bath
  • The University of Bath is one of the UK’s leading universities both in terms of research and our reputation for excellence in teaching, learning and graduate prospects.

Prerequisites & Facts

Good Practice in Autism Education

Course Topic

Business, Data Analytics, Decision Making

University, College, Institution

University of Bath

Course Skill Level

Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

Degree & Cost

Good Practice in Autism Education

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / University of Bath you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.
University of Bath
Good Practice in Autism Education
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School: University of Bath
Topic: Inclusive Teaching, Primary Education Teaching, Professional Development for Teachers, Psychology & Mental Health, Secondary Education Teaching, Teaching, Youth Mental Health