Elements and Performance Criteria
- Elements define the essential outcomes
- The Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
- Plan intervention and support activities for individuals with autism spectrum disorder
- Recognise the diagnostic process/es used in relation to the person, including assessment tools, diagnostic categories and core areas of functional impact
- Identify key issues affecting individuals with autism spectrum disorder, their carers and families, including siblings
- Identify personal values and attitudes to take into account when planning and implementing support activities
- Identify opportunities for ongoing professional development to maintain service delivery outcomes
- Respond effectively to the needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorder
- Provide a range of interventions and supports that are effective for the specific needs of individuals
- Implement interventions and support strategies in response to the diagnostic assessment and support varied learning styles
- Implement interventions and support strategies that are measurable and evidence based
- Conduct support activities in a manner that promotes and achieves person-centred outcomes
- Operate within a legal and ethical framework and in accordance with the professional standards of the sector
- Conduct support activities in the context of the underpinning values, philosophies and standards of the sector
- Identify organisation policies relevant to job roles and responsibilities
- Conduct work in a manner according to relevant statutory and legislative requirements
- Conduct work in accordance with the professional standards of the sector
- Undertake ongoing professional development and awareness of professional boundaries