Unit Award Scheme

112096 AUTISM AND COMMUNICATION CHALLENGES

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have

Evidence needed

demonstrated the ability to

1name two difficulties that a young child with autism may experience with verbal communicationStudent completed work
2name two responses typically made when a child does not respond to a verbal requestStudent completed work
3name two strategies that might assist the child to understand verbal communicationStudent completed work
4define the difference between receptive and expressive communicationStudent completed work
5identify three reasons why a visual method of communication is often successful for an individual with autismStudent completed work
6outline two visual methods of communication that may assist a child with autism in their daily lifeStudent completed work

shown knowledge of

7the main fundamentals of effective communicationStudent completed work
8two principles of visual communication strategiesStudent completed work
9the main difference between language and communicationStudent completed work
10the likely communication experience for an individual with autismStudent completed work

experienced

11watching the video 'More than words' by HanenSummary sheet
12taking part in two practical exercises to demonstrate the effectiveness of visual communication.Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 25 June 2019Level - Level Two