Understanding Autism (A training pack for support staff and professionals based on ‘Postcards from Aspie World')

Have you ever wondered what a day in the life of a person with Asperger Syndrome looks like? This delightful training resource is based on a series of postcards that offer an insight from moments in the life of a young woman with Asperger Syndrome. Understanding Autism is based on the premise that learning from the experience of someone on the autism spectrum can help those who support individuals to understand and to adapt their approach and therefore achieve better outcomes. The postcards that supplement this training pack (and are included within the resource) are showcased within PowerPoint slides and offer an introduction to key concepts, specific learning points, or explanations of activities to supplement learning. The training pack meets the stated learning outcomes in the Skills for Care Autism Skills and Knowledge List (2011a) focusing particularly on the first three levels: Underpinning values and attitudes Basic awareness Intermediate knowledge and skills As such, it incorporates the requirements of the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF), with each session cross-referenced to the stated learning outcomes in the following autism specific knowledge units: LD210 – introductory awareness of autistic spectrum conditions LD310 – understand how to support individuals with autistic spectrum conditions LD510 – promote good practice in the support of individuals with autistic spectrum conditions