Course Title: Support individuals with autism spectrum disorder
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2015
Course Code: HWSS5977C
Course Title: Support individuals with autism spectrum disorder
School: 365T Global, Urban & Social Studies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4329 - Certificate IV in Disability
Course Contact : Anthony Graham
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4411
Course Contact Email:anthony.graham@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Renee Costa, Program Coordinator, +61 3 99250886
Mary Collins, Program Teacher, +61 3 99254598
Nominal Hours: 50
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
Not Applicable
Course Description
This course describes the knowledge and skills required to work with individuals with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), with regard for their needs and within the context of support work.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCCS413B Support individuals with autism spectrum disorder |
Element: |
1. Apply basic knowledge of autism spectrum disorder to support work |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the historical context and current research relating to autism spectrum disorder |
Element: |
2. Apply a knowledge of the impact of autism spectrum disorder |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Apply knowledge of key issues affecting individuals with autism spectrum disorder, their carers, families and siblings |
Element: |
3. Respond effectively to the needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorder |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Conduct support activities in the context of the underpinning values, philosophies and legal requirements of the sector |
Element: |
4. Operate within the policies, procedures and professional standards of the sector |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Identify relevant organisation policies relevant to job roles and responsibilities |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
In this unit you will learn about the historical context of autism spectrum disorders (ASD), current research and theories and practices in supporting people with ASD. Classroom sessions will include service standards, processes and tools for assessment and diagnosis, intervention strategies and methods in keeping with the current values and philosophies of the field and the professional standards and guidelines. There will be individual and goup activities in-class and use of multi media to observe specialist services for people with ASD.
Teaching Schedule
week | Topics |
1 | Introduction to the unit |
2 | Definitions of ASD, diagnosis, range of conditions |
3 | Diagnostic tools in use, the effect of diagnosis |
4 | Current research - Australian and international context |
5 | Practices and approaches to supporting people with ASD |
6 | Practices and approaches - sensory sensitivities |
7 | Communication and social stories methods |
8 | In-class assessment task (Task 2) developing a social story |
9 | Structuring learning for people with ASD |
10 | Maximising community participation and inclusion |
11 | Working with families, partners and carers |
12 | Field visit - Amaze, ACD |
13 | Unit review and reflection - your practice |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
During sessions you will be directed to relevant sources of information and support including Amaze, the Association for Children with a Disability, Autism Australia, and other organisations and services who provide supports for people with ASD and their families and carers.
GUSS Skills Central (http://Gussskillscentral.edu.au/) is a site developed specifically for students in the School of Global, Urban and Social Studies at RMIT. It provides links to a range of resources for supporting student work on assessments and negotiating university studies more generally.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is ongoing throughout the course. Assessment will incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of knowledge and skills and will include a number of assessment tasks.
Assessment Tasks
There are three assessment tasks for this unit.
- Short answer questions: a set of questions that focus on the theories and definitions, historcial context and current practices in the ASD field.
- In-class Task: Developing a "social story" for a person with ASD that would support them to manage their life positively.
- Support Planning: developing support plans to maximise independence an self management in a community pariticpation context.
Assessment Matrix
A detailed matrix will be available from the teacher.
Other Information
Assessment Tasks Submission by hard copy or Blackboard students must follow all instructions as given at the commencement of the program including a cover sheet for hard copy submissions
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of work, including online submissions. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
Attendance
It is strongly advised that you attend all workshops and classes in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Feedback
You will receive verbal and written feedback from your teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your competency. Information regarding student feedback can found at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=9pp3ic9obks7
Student progress
Monitoring student progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. The Student Progress policy can be found at: http://rmit.edu.au/browse;IDvj2g89cve4uj1
Special Consideration Policy
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment buy the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. Information regarding application for special consideration can be found at: http://rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=g43abm17hc9w
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. For more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity website: http://rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kw02ylsd8z3n
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