GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION (AUTISM)

Student will gain a deep understanding of the attributes and challenges of individuals with Autism and their carers managed over the lifespan deepens participants’ knowledge to inform education practices.

This is achieved by using a ‘person first’ approach.

The certificate is focussed for students to increase understanding of Autism, develop and apply positive support skills to effectively engage learners in a range of educational environments.

You will learn how to create supportive learning environments to shift away from traditional views of Autism to contemporary practice and authentic inclusive education.

N.B.

This is not an accredited Australian Initial Teacher Education course and therefore does not qualify the student to teach in Australia.

CORE UNITS

• ACP601 Autism: Contemporary Practices
• ASL402 Autism Support Across the Lifespan
• PFA401 Person First in Autism

ELECTIVE UNITS

• TED403 Technology and Education
• IED402 Innovation for Education
• DTE401 Design Thinking for Education

• Apply a ‘person first’ perspective to analyse and problem solve issues and challenges
• Identify and critically analyse biases, prejudices and assumptions associated with Autism in society and educational practice
• Demonstrate specialised knowledge of Autism theory