This short course is designed to increase awareness of Neurodiversity and Neurodivergence and is suitable for parents, carers, educators, employers, service providers and those with a general interest.
This course is delivered by tutors who have expertise and experience in celebrating and promoting equality and diversity, including neurodiversity in education and in the workplace.
This short course will cover:
A definition of neurodiversity and the difference between neurodiversity and neurodivergence
Common issues as children
Common issues as adults
Inclusion and neurodiversity
Support strategies
The course which will be delivered (on site) at the college, will consist of a range of teaching and learning methods and will include tutor demonstration, pair and small group work, and group discussion.
To be eligible for this course you must be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date.
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. However, you should have a good command of English, this will allow you to fully benefit from the course. Ideally, you would be taking the course as:
a parent, guardian or carer of children and young people
an educator in schools, colleges or the workplace
an employer or service provider
Please come equipped to make notes during the session - ipad, tablet or pen and paper.
Please commit to arriving punctually and attending the full session.
The session's interactive and learner-centred activities will enable the tutor to assess your progress and provide learning support and feedback as appropriate. You will complete a short personal learning plan (PLP) which you will review at the end of the session.
Following completion of the course, you may consider undertaking a more formal training qualification such as a Level 2 or Level 3 in Understanding Autism or other qualification courses in neurodiversity.