"Understanding Autism" - free FutureLearn online course

There are all sorts of learning resources re ASD. This is only one of them. From an education point of view the Autism Toolbox is a fantastic resource for teachers (and parents). Always remember of course that children with ASD become adults with ASD!!

I've just shared the link with someone who has a 7 y.o.DD on the spectrum and also runs a nursery.
Thanks Grannyknot

Thanks Gk!

Squiffy I loved the Forensic Facial Reconstruction. I posted about this book by Ted Botha on that course, have a look it, was incredibly fascinating (very detailed though). It's about Frank Bender one of the founders of the art/science of forensic facial reconstruction, a heartbreaking true story about "The Girl With the Crooked Nose":

www.goodreads.com/book/show/2973413-the-girl-with-the-crooked-nose

Future Learn is a fantastic resource. The Autism course is pitched at just the right level for a good, general understanding of the issues experienced and how to cope with life as, or with, someone who is autistic.

Gk Forensic Facial Reconstruction. that was a great course, wasn't it? I also did the Forensic Psychology one, which focused on eye witness accounts. Again, very interesting!

Thanks for the link Gk. Will take a closer look for what’s on offer when settled. No fixed abode at present!

I hadn’t heard of future learn either, but will look into this too. Assume it’s online?
Thanks.

Marydoll FutureLearn is just fabulous. Endless opportunities for learning from Universities all over the world.

So many different subjects - I recently did a very interesting one on Forensic Facial Reconstruction.

Grannyknot, thank you for the link.
I had never heard of FutureLearn. I wish I had known about it when I was still teaching, as I was very much involved in working with pupils on the autistic spectrum.
I'm going to have a look at what courses are available.