
Autism Awards you can register for, or progress to, from this programme: PgCert PgDip M.A. (Ed) This programme: 180 credits Aims and intentions A programme designed to help professionals and carers, in mainstream or specialist settings, to develop their knowledge of autism spectrum disorders, the needs arising from these and different approaches to meeting them. Approaches to Teaching and Learning The Programme seeks to engage a mixed group including parents, carers, teachers, nurses, speech therapists and other staff working in this field. Learning will include critical reflection, research and evaluation of current research, with collaborative group work. Assessment Assessment will be through presentations and written assignments. A work-based assignment, of the student’s choice, is undertaken each semester. A supervised dissertation is undertaken in Year 3. Need more information on this programme? Contact: sharon.finlay@northumbria.ac.uk Key benefits: This programme is taught by internationally recognised experts in Autism. It will lead to a greater understanding of using education to tackle the many aspects of Autism.

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