Introductory Awareness of Autistic Spectrum Conditions.

Unit 4222-253.   Introductory Awareness of Autistic Spectrum Conditions.

Assessment Criteria.

Outcome 1 Understand the areas in which individuals with an autistic spectrum condition characteristically have difficulties.

The learner can:

  1. Describe the types of difficulty that individuals with an autistic spectrum condition may have with language and other ways of communicating with others.


  2. Identify problems that individuals with an autistic spectrum condition may have in social interaction and relationships.


  3. Outline the problems of inflexibility and restrictiveness in activities and interests and how these may affect individuals on the autistic spectrum.

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Outcome 2 Understand the concept of autism as a spectrum, and the implications for variation in the capacities and needs of individuals.

The learner can:

2.1 Explain why it is important to recognise that each individual on the autistic spectrum has their own individual abilities, needs, strengths, preferences and interests.

2.2 Describe why autism can be described as a spectrum, encompassing individuals differing in the expression and severity of their symptoms.

2.3 Identify other conditions which may be associated with an autistic spectrum condition.

2.4 Outline the sensory difficulties experienced by many individuals with an autistic spectrum condition.

Outcome 3 Understand the behaviours exhibited by some individuals with an autistic spectrum condition.

The learner can:

3.1 Describe behaviour characteristics associated with autistic spectrum conditions.

3.2 Identify reasons why individuals with an autistic spectrum condition may exhibit such behaviours.

3.3 Describe what to do if an individual is highly anxious or stressed.






Outcome 4 Understand how to contribute to...