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Many learning disabilities and difficulties are hidden, you may be surprised to learn that 1.5 million people in the UK have a learning disability. They are not always severe, levels of disability can vary. Attitudes towards individuals with learning disabilities can be outdated and unconscious bias can lead prejudice. This course will help you to see the individuals not the disability.


What is the difference between a learning difficulty and disability? This course will explain the difference, the causes, levels of disability and how this may affect the individual.


We look at Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, ADHD, Down's Syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome, Williams Syndrome, Autism and Cerebral Palsy.


In addition, we will cover what legislation is in place to promote and protect those with impairments. We will reflect on attitudes towards disabilities and the importance or reporting any concerns.


Course content

Modules you will cover in this Learning Disability Awareness (Adults) online training:
Module 1 - An introduction to learning disabilities and difficulties: the difference between a learning difficulty and disability, the causes, levels of disability and different types.
Module 2 - Learning difficulties and disabilities part 1: in this module we will look at the characteristics and the challenges faced by those who have Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia and ADHD. We look at different ways to assist individuals and the challenges that they face as part of the disability.
Module 3 - Learning difficulties and disabilities part 2: in this module we will look at Down's Syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome, Williams Syndrome, Autism and Cerebral Palsy. The videos will help you to understand the varying degrees of disability and highlight that every individual is unique in the challenges they face.
Module 4 - Legislation, protection and support: what legislation is in place to promote and protect those with impairments. We will reflect on attitudes towards disabilities and the importance or reporting any concerns.

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Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

All of our courses are certified. This is done by the CPD certification Service. They have been inspected by an independent assessor and meet national standards.


Is this course right for me?

• You want content delivered online.

• You want a course that you can complete at your own pace.

• You want access to course material and additional resources for 1 year.

• You want access for 24 hours a day.

• You want to print your own CPD certificate upon completion.

 

Remember, if you need to purchase multiple courses you may be eligible for a discount. Contact us to see how we can help you.

Features

  • Fully online course with assessment at the end of each module

  • CPD certified by the CPD certification Service

  • CPD certificate available to download upon completion

  • Audio option (read aloud)

  • Optional learner file resource

  • Approximate 1 - 1.5 hours duration

Optional Formal Accreditation

Most of our courses have the option for formal accreditation through AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group.

What does this mean?

Whilst all of our courses are CPD certified as standard, formal accreditation is done through a National Awarding Body.

What level are the courses?

The majority of our courses are all at a level 2.

How many credits does this course quality for?

This course is a single credit value.

Do I need to do any extra work?

You will be required to compete a learner file which is available once logged in. This is an enabled PDF so you can type your answer in. You will upload this in your learning area along with your learner registration form. We will then mark your learner file and provide feedback. 

Once this is complete we will put a request in to AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group for your formal certificate.

How do I get my formal certificate?

This will be posted out to you once we receive it from the awarding body. It is sent recorded delivery.