Course: Supporting and Engaging People with Autism
Wenn Lawson: My Experience of Autism
We have now heard a range of perspectives from those living with or working in the field of autism. What do you think are any common themes, or others of …
Dr Karen Guldberg: Evidence Based Practice
About this contributor Karen Guldberg Dr Karen Guldberg is Senior Lecturer in Autism Studies, University of Birmingham. She is also Director of the Autism Centre for Education and Research (ACER) …
Supporting Adults
Dr Dean Sutherland, University of Canterbury, discusses approaches for supporting adults with Autism including coaching employers and educational institutions to ensure awareness and understanding. He shares stories from adults with …
Supporting Children
Dr Sutherland discusses the use of picture exchange systems, manual signs and speech generating devices such as the iPad in supporting children to communicate. He stresses the importance of considering …
Developing skills – “Person First”
As we discussed in the orientation week this MOOC will introduce the “person first” approach and focus on a different skill each week. The “person first” approach enables you to …
Setting the scene
This week will cover: A personal perspective from an adult on the Autism spectrum. An introduction to the concepts of “netiquette” or online etiquette. Course overview and introduction to the …
Gender Differences in Autism
Jeanette talks about the “boy type” and “girl type” Autism and how lack of awareness of Autism in women meant that she was not diagnosed properly. Jeanette co-facilitates a support …
The “Fruit Salad” Approach
Watch the video to hear Donna Williams’ explanation of how the Autism “fruit salad” model assists in understanding the different experiences of Autism and how best to assist depending on …
Overview
Welcome to Week 3. This week, we look at special interests as a topic. We also explore and practice the skill of ‘what if’ as the step that comes after …
