Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge to provide support to students who have education needs associated with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
This unit applies to education support work in a variety of contexts and work is to be undertaken with appropriate guidance, support and supervision by a nominated teacher or other education professional.
The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements define the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria specify the level of performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Research autism spectrum disorder | 1.1 Document the historical context and current research relating to autism spectrum disorder 1.2 Identify and document the processes of establishing a diagnosis of ASD 1.3 Report on the difficulties experienced by students with ASD 1.4 Identify the implications of the disorder on effective teaching and learning practices |
2. Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder | 2.1 Work with the education team to assist the student with ASD 2.2 Work as a team member to implement education programs 2.3 Support the student to have positive social interactions |
3. Provide support to teachers of students with autism spectrum disorder | 3.1 Contribute to goal setting for the student as part of the education team 3.2 Support the teaching strategies used by the teacher 3.3 Discuss issues with the teacher and other professionals as required 3.4 Identify, maintain, prepare and use suitable resources for students with ASD 3.5 Take appropriate steps, if required, to maintain personal safety of self and others |
Foundation Skills
The Foundation Skills describe those required skills (language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills) that are essential to performance. |
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |