College of Social Sciences

Autism (Children)
AdCert, BPhil, PGCert, PGDip, MEd Full-time, part-time, or by distance education

Is this Programme for you? This is a programme designed for professionals working with children and young people on the autism spectrum, including Asperger syndrome. It is appropriate for those working in early years provision, schools, residential care, support or therapeutics services. This programme draws on the students own experiences as part of the content and assessment.

Core Modules: These three modules are studied in the first year and lead to the award of AdCert (Level H) or PGCert (Level M): Special Educational Needs of Children with Autism: This module aims to increase a practitioners understanding of the autism spectrum and how autism impacts upon children and young people in a variety of settings. Curriculum and Approaches for Children with Autism: This module aims to develop awareness of educational and other approaches for use with children and young people on the autism spectrum. It examines the effectiveness of each approach and explores issues of curriculum entitlement and access. A special studies module: This is an independent study on a topic relating to the support or education of children on the autism spectrum. The module allows students to develop their investigative skills and reflect on their own practice.

Study and Awards Ad Cert 3 core modules PG Cert 3 core modules BPhil 3 core modules, plus 1 other module and a 10,000 word dissertation PGDip 3 core modules plus 3 other modules MEd 3 core modules plus 2 other modules, a research module (PIE), and a15,000 word dissertation How do you study? The programme is offered as a taught course on the University of Birmingham campus on a full or part-time basis. It is also offered as a distance education course. Each distance education student has a personal tutor in a regional or online tutor group. Learning is supported through paper-based study packs, tutorial groups, telephone, email and online WebCT contact, which encourages students to share experience. Internet access is required for the distance programme. There are two University-based study weekends in the first year on the distance course. What are the entry requirements? The University of Birminghams standard entry requirements apply.

Learn more For more information, please contact: For the distance education course: Dr Glenys Jones on 0121 414 7102 or email g.e.jones@bham.ac.uk For the campus-based course: Dr Mitzi Waltz on 0121 414 7607 or email m.waltz@bham.ac.uk Further information For further information on current fees, funding and more details of this and other autism courses, including Autism (Adults) and Autism Spectrum (Webautism), please go to the Autism Centre for Education and Research website: www.education.bham.ac.uk/research/acer

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What does the programme offer? The aims of the programme are to give students knowledge of the autism spectrum, based on theory, research and practice. It aims to develop skills in identifying and meeting the needs of these children and improve the students awareness of different approaches and models of service delivery (particularly in the area of education). Taking the perspective of the child on the autism spectrum is paramount, and listening to families and what they need and value is also stressed.

Other modules: (if applicable) For students wishing to gain a PGDip, three more modules from autism or from another field of study are studied in the second year. For students wishing to gain a BPhil or MEd, further modules in autism and/or other fields are studied and a dissertation submitted. The dissertation must be in the area of autism.

How do I apply? If you require an application form and pack, please contact the School of Education on 0121 414 4866 or at education@bham.ac.uk, giving your name and postal address. Early application is advised, as places are allocated on a first come, first served basis.