PgCert Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Previously known as Asperger SyndromeAttendance
Part-time
Part-time – typically one to two years
The course is delivered on rotation at three locations in the UK – Glasgow, London and Nottingham. Please call us to find out the location of the next course. Your studies are part taught and part online learning with online tutor support.
At a glance
About this course
This course is suitable if you are an individual with Asperger Syndrome or a parent, teacher, clinician or professional associated with people with Asperger Syndrome. It gives you an in depth exploration of what Asperger Syndrome is and highlights some of the associated issues. It gives you an insight into some of the ways of developing appropriate support for individuals, as well as how to develop professional practice across all disciplines.
You explore some of the specific cognitive differences and sensory and perceptual issues in Asperger Syndrome. Risk assessment and forensic issues are examined as well as behavioural problems and ways of supporting people with Asperger Syndrome.
You also explore developmental issues and ways of developing social skills and diagnosis as well as being offered the perspectives of individuals with Asperger Syndrome.
We run this course in collaboration with the National Autistic Society.
Associated careers
This course enables you to better understand and support people with Asperger Syndrome.
Course content
You get an introduction to • Asperger Syndrome and the associated issues • Asperger Syndrome and social behaviour, cognitive differences and sensory issues • Asperger Syndrome and developmental issues, social skills development, high risk and offending behaviour, diagnosis and individuals' perspectives
Assessment
Asperger syndrome module one – 6,000 word assignment
Policy and practice module two – 6,000 word assignment
Entry requirements
You need a degree or equivalent.
If English is not your first language you normally need an overall IELTS score of 6.5 with 6.5 in reading and 6.5 in writing.
Fees
Home and EU students
2013/14 academic year
Typically £1,785 for the course
International students
2014/15 academic year
Typically £3,750 for the course
How to apply
To apply for this course complete the application form on the National Autistic Society website.