Module 5: Understanding Autism

Behaviours and Triggers

Communication Differences – directness, non-verbal cues, AAC

Social Differences – social cues, parallel interaction, info-dumping, eye contact

Motor planning and Spatial Awareness

Fight or flight, meltdowns and shutdowns

The difference between a tantrum and a meltdown

Self-Stimulatory Behaviour (Stimming)

Respecting Autonomy

MasterClass interview with Yenn Purkis (AU)

MasterClass interview with Liz, Amelia and Poppy Proutzos, Sarah Winnett (AU)

Module Quiz

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