Sussex Recovery College
RC044-001

Online - AUTISM: Understanding Autism in Adults

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Catherine S.
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Fiona W.
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Gabriella B.
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Course Description

Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that comes with strengths and differences that impact on everyday life. It is thought that around 1 in 100 people are autistic. It is a spectrum condition, therefore the sensory and social differences associated with it can vary greatly from person to person. 

This course gives a brief overview of common strengths related to Autism as well as differences that can become difficulties when navigating sensory and social environments. We will explore autistic friendly strategies and reasonable adjustments to manage feelings of overwhelm and promote wellbeing.

This course is aimed at:

Autistic people, individuals who think they may be autistic, family members and professionals.

Course structure

Weekly sessions for up to 4 weeks

 

 

Learning Outcomes

Students will:
Describe some of the common everyday challenges faced by autistic people
Recognise personal signs of stress associated with social and sensory overwhelm
Use a variety of autistic friendly strategies that can be personalised to support well-being

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