Course Details in 2025/26 Session

Module Title	LM Understanding the Common and Diverse Needs of Autistic Adults and Young People
School	School of Education
Department	Disab, Inclusion & Spec Needs
Module Code	11 38107
Module Lead	Andrea MacLeod
Level	Masters Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-27 hours Seminar-3 hours Tutorial-4 hours Guided independent study-166 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	This module aims to give students knowledge of the multiple barriers associated with autism, based on current research and theoretical understandings and to enable students to understand the implications of this knowledge for the support of adults throughout the ability range and in a range of different settings. Students will develop observational assessment and recording techniques; effective strategies for managing and avoiding challenging behaviours; and the importance of collaborating with other professionals, and with parents and families.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: understand autistic spectrum conditions as developmental with a wide range of manifestations in terms of learning needs and associated barriers. recognise the diverse and common needs of autistic individuals, based on current research and theoretical understandings and to understand the need for a personalised approach to the support and further education of autistic adults throughout the ability range and in a range of different settings. understand the history and development of theoretical ideas relating to autism and how these have been influenced and changed by autistic perspectives. critically appraise the current evidence base and identify gaps and limitations which could be addressed by future research.
Assessment	38107-01 : 3000 Word Essay : Coursework (75%) 38107-02 : 1000 Word Critical Review : Coursework (25%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: There are two components: (i) Essay (75%) (3000 words) (ii) Critical Review (25%) (1000 words) Reassessment: Re-submission of failed component
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