Support individuals with autism spectrum disorder

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CHCCCS024, 'Support individuals with autism spectrum disorder'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Support individuals with autism spectrum disorder' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

The Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Plan intervention and support activities for individuals with autism spectrum disorder

1.1 Recognise the diagnostic process/es used in relation to the person, including assessment tools, diagnostic categories and core areas of functional impact

1.2 Identify key issues affecting individuals with autism spectrum disorder, their carers and families, including siblings

1.3 Identify personal values and attitudes to take into account when planning and implementing support activities

1.4 Identify opportunities for ongoing professional development to maintain service delivery outcomes

2. Respond effectively to the needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorder

2.1 Provide a range of interventions and supports that are effective for the specific needs of individuals

2.2 Implement interventions and support strategies in response to the diagnostic assessment and support varied learning styles

2.3 Implement interventions and support strategies that are measurable and evidence based

2.4 Conduct support activities in a manner that promotes and achieves person-centred outcomes

3. Operate within a legal and ethical framework and in accordance with the professional standards of the sector

3.1 Conduct support activities in the context of the underpinning values, philosophies and standards of the sector

3.2 Identify organisation policies relevant to job roles and responsibilities

3.3 Conduct work in a manner according to relevant statutory and legislative requirements

3.4 Conduct work in accordance with the professional standards of the sector

3.5 Undertake ongoing professional development and awareness of professional boundaries


Qualifications and Skillsets

CHCCCS024 appears in the following qualifications:

  • CHC43115 - Certificate IV in Disability
  • CHC34015 - Certificate III in Active Volunteering
  • CHC33015 - Certificate III in Individual Support
  • CHC52015 - Diploma of Community Services