Why you should do this course:
- You have patients who are on the autism spectrum
- You have patients who could be on the autism spectrum
- You want to learn more about autism
- You want to be able to better relate to and communicate with autistic people
Course Description:
This purchase will be for Module 9 only of the complete course ‘Understanding Autism for Healthcare Professionals‘.
- Narrated presentation: You watch, read and listen to the learning materials.
- Animations: Unique, charming, sweet animations based around the central character, The Girl With The Curly Hair, and her experiences in different situations.
- Visuals and infographics: Colourful diagrams to help you understand.
- Reflective questions: Consider what you have learned and apply it to your own situation.
- Quizzes: Answer questions to check your understanding along the way.
- Notes: Download a copy of the slides and transcripts.
- Certificate of completion: Download and print a certificate for your CV or learning development.
Modules:
9 Lifestyle
Understand that whatever lifestyle an autistic person has, they often need help to manage their problems (such as anxiety, masking and ‘social energy’).
Covers:
- Understanding that autistic people can suffer from anxiety
- Things you can do to help an autistic patient feel less anxious
- Understanding how ‘masking’ can have an effect on an autistic person’s life, relationships and mental health
- Understanding how social energy can affect an autistic person’s lifestyle and their relationships
Created by award-winning autistic author and entrepreneur Alis Rowe 





