Learning Disabilities & Autism: Physical and Mental Health Course

Description

Course details

Learning Disabilities & Autism: Physical and Mental Health Online Training Overview

This course will give learners an overview of the Framework for Supporting Autistic People Tier 1 – Domain C: Physical & Mental Health. Health and social care staff will learn the capabilities needed to support and encourage autistic people to optimise their physical and mental health.

Duration: 1 Hour     CPD Points: 1

Course Update:
This course was last updated on 9th September 2023

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What You will learn

Learning Disabilities & Autism: Physical and Mental Health Course Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, the learner will be able to:

• Describe ways to promote and implement reasonable adjustments for people with autism
• Identify barriers that exist for people with autism to access health services and how to overcome them

Lessons

Course Content

Unit 1
Unit 1

• Course Introduction – Learning Disabilities & Autism: Physical and Mental Health
• Physical and Mental Health
• Principles of Care
• Identification and Assessment
• Organisation & Delivery of Care
• Supporting Care Pathways
• Sensitive Topics
• Multi-Disciplinary Teams
• Involving Families, Partners, and Carers
• What is Positive Behavioural Support for Mental Health?
• Co-Occurring Mental Health Issues
• Signs of Loneliness
• Lack of Information
• Dysphagia
• Reporting Concerns

On successful completion of the quiz, you will be awarded a CPD accredited Learning Disabilities and Autism – Leadership Management Education and Research free course certificate.