This on demand online course is suitable for all workplaces and all levels of employees. It covers the definition of autism, its impact on children, adults, and families and the current theories on what factors may influence the condition. Furthermore, this course will help users understand what support can be offered to those with autism.

Learning outcomes:

• Understand what is meant by the autistic spectrum and its impact on people and their loved ones
• Understand that the spectrum includes a wide range of autistic traits
• Understand the social and non-social characteristics used to diagnose autism

This course will end with a 20-question multiple choice test (Certificate received upon completion of 90% pass mark).

It is Skills for Care endorsed & CPD accredited.

There is no specific date or time for this course - you can complete this course at a time that suits you by logging in to our IHASCO on demand platform. This is one of 24 courses available on our training dashboard.

ALL USERS can either Log in or Sign up using the same bespoke training link: app.ihasco.co.uk/herts-sports-partnership.

Existing User - Log in

If an email address of an existing account is entered it will take you directly through to your training dashboard (a password is no longer required). You can pick up from where you left off to start a new course, continue one left in progress or renew one that is due to expire.

New User - Sign up

If the email address entered is not recognised as having an existing account it will simply take you through to complete all relevant details needed to create an account and once completed it will direct you to the training dashboard immediately to get started. You can log in thereafter with your email address on the same link.

*Please make sure you enter a valid work or personal email address*

Important info to note before you begin:

• you will find this course under the title ‘'Autism Awareness"
• you will see 24 courses available on your home screen. You must only select the course/s that you wish to complete, the other courses listed are optional
• if you begin a course, you are required to complete it as it uses a credit regardless, but you can leave it 'in progress' and come back to complete it at a time that suits you.