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Supporting Individuals on the Autism Spectrum

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Duration Full-time, 1 Year
Start date April
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The aim of this module is to develop your knowledge and understanding of autism; developing appreciation of individuality through the recognition of neurodiversity. The team involved in course delivery is drawn from both organisations, to ensure that contemporary specialist knowledge and research evidence are an integral part of the course.

Graduate destinations

This module can be studied as part of the PgC in Practice Development: Autism or you may wish to study further using MSc Practice

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