Unit Description

This unit will respond to the high need to build the knowledge and skills of professional staff for supporting the growing number of learners with autism with complex learning profiles in diverse learning environments. The main focus of the unit is on evidence-based targeted and intensive educational strategies and practices for supporting learners with autism through small group and individualised instruction to achieve life and vocational independence.

The unit will help you to build your knowledge of evidence-based strategies for enhancing the social, communication, and self-management skills of learners with autism in educational and community settings. The learning in this unit is an essential requirement for a range of positions in inclusive contexts. This unit is suitable for educators, health, allied health and disability professionals.