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Core Module Information
Module title: Working with the Autism Spectrum: Theory into Practice
SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: LDN08104
Module leader: Mhari Henderson
School School of Health & Social Care
Subject area group: Nursing
Prerequisites

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Description of module content:

An introduction to the autism spectrum
Ways of supporting social communication and social interaction
Sensory differences in people with autism
Difficulties with imagination and flexible thinking
Interventions and organisational aspects of working with autism
Barriers to change
An Individual’s and parent’s perspective of living with autism
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to
LO1: Consider the specific difficulties faced by individuals with autism in cognitive functioning, communication and social interaction
LO2: Describe the cognitive differences between people with autism and ‘neuro-typical’ individuals.
LO3: Explore the support strategies used to enhance/develop interaction and social skills development.
LO4: Describe the support strategies used to develop/support communication difficulties.
LO5: Explore and present some of the barriers faced in implementing change in support mechanisms for individuals with autism.
LO6: Consider the role of the practitioner in relation to developing best practice for individuals with autism, and within their own organisations.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 3, Blended, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 002
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Mhari Henderson
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 21 Contact Module Leader
Online Guided independent study 21 Contact Module Leader
Independent Learning Guided independent study 158 Contact Module Leader
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Essay 100 1,2,3,4,5 & 6 13 HOURS= 0, WORDS= 3500 Contact Module Leader
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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