PgCert Asperger Syndrome

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Entry requirements Entry requirements Applicants require a degree or equivalent.
Academic title PgCert Asperger Syndrome
Course description This course gives an introduction to Asperger Syndrome and highlights some of the associated difficulties. It also gives an insight into some of the ways of developing social behaviour. It explores some of the specific cognitive difficulties and sensory and perceptual issues in Asperger Syndrome. Risk assessment and forensic issues are explored as well as behavioural problems and ways of supporting people with Asperger Syndrome.

You also explore developmental issues and ways of developing social skills as well as being offered the perspective of an individual with Asperger Syndrome.

Course content

You get an introduction to • Asperger Syndrome and associated difficulties • Asperger Syndrome and social behaviour, cognitive difficulties and sensory issues • Asperger Syndrome and developmental issues, social skills development, high risk and offending behaviour and an individuals perspective.