This module is not currently running in 2024 to 2025.
This module will help students to evaluate the impact of practice advice, policy and legislation on attempts to provide quality provision for individuals with autism or intellectual and developmental disabilities. It will present the legal positions regarding consent & capacity, anti-discrimination legislation, human rights and safeguarding. It will consider policy initiatives and implementation as well as practice-advice, for example NICE guidelines on challenging behaviour and on autism.
Total contact hours: 20
Private study hours: 280
Total study hours: 300
Autism Studies BSc and related programmes
Positive Behaviour Support BSC and related programmes
Main assessment methods
Essay (3500 words) - 60%
Presentation – 10%
Examination/Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) test (1 hour) – 30%
Reassessment methods
Like-for –like
Attwood, T., (2008). The complete guide to Asperger's syndrome. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Cambridge, P. & Carnaby, S., (Eds.) (2005). Person Centred Planning and Care Management with People with Learning Disabilities. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Chaplin, E., Underwood, L. and Hardy, S., (Ed.) (2013). Autism spectrum conditions: A guide. Brighton: Pavilion Publishing.
Goodley, D., (2000). Self-Advocacy in the Lives of People with Learning Difficulties. Maidenhead: OUP.
Grant, G., Ramcharan, P., Flynn, M. & Richardson, M., (Eds.) (2010). . Learning Disability: a life cycle approach. Second Edition. Maidenhead: OUP
Oliver, M. & Sapey, B., (2006). Social Work with Disabled People. Basingstoke: Palgrave
The intended subject specific learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
8.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the policy, legal contexts and practice advice that support the provision for individuals with autism or
intellectual and developmental disabilities in educational and adult services. These include human rights, anti-discrimination legislation,
consent and capacity, safeguarding and funding domains.
8.2 Discuss the history of provision for individuals with autism or intellectual and developmental disabilities within the UK and elsewhere.
The intended generic learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
9.1 Show a capacity to draw on both published work and personal experience
9.2 Demonstrate the ability to understand and communicate key concepts in writing
9.3 Make effective use of information technology (word processing, email, internet, online learning resources)
9.4 Demonstrate effective time management skills
9.5 Recognise issues relating to equality and diversity
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