NVQ 3
Understand how to support individuals with autistic spectrum conditions.
Understand the main characteristics of autistic spectrum conditions.
1.1
It is important to recognise that each person on the autistic spectrum has their own individual abilities, needs, strengths, gifts and interests because no two individuals are the same. People on the autistic spectrum have their own set of unique characteristics and vary from one to another in terms of their abilities. Some clients may have similar needs, for example, assistance with money. However no two individuals on the autistic spectrum are the same so it is important not too make assumptions about them.
1.2
The types of difficulties that individuals tend to experience can be generalised into 3 different groups. These are known as the Triad of Impairments. These are:
1. Language and communication with others
2. Flexibility of thought
3. Social Interaction and relationships
Some examples of these are
Difficulties understanding jokes, puns and sarcasm
Not understanding instructions, doing exactly as instructed.
Difficulty in working out metaphors
Not responding when spoken to, may appear to be deaf although hearing is within normal range. 1.3, 1.6
The term spectrum was introduced in the 1970’s by Dr Lorna Wing and Dr Judith Gould. The word spectrum emphasises the fact that while all people with autism share certain areas of difficulty, their condition will effect individuals in different ways. The spectrum ranges from those severely effected to very high functioning. The autistic spectrum includes various sub-conditions or variations of autism.
Asperger Syndrome – Although and features of Autism and Asperger Syndrome are the same, those with Asperger Syndrome have average or above average intelligence and no obvious delay in developing language. It is the lack of language delay that is seen as the key feature of Asperger Syndrome. People with autism but are above average intelligence but were
Understand the main characteristics of autistic spectrum conditions.
1.1
It is important to recognise that each person on the autistic spectrum has their own individual abilities, needs, strengths, gifts and interests because no two individuals are the same. People on the autistic spectrum have their own set of unique characteristics and vary from one to another in terms of their abilities. Some clients may have similar needs, for example, assistance with money. However no two individuals on the autistic spectrum are the same so it is important not too make assumptions about them.
1.2
The types of difficulties that individuals tend to experience can be generalised into 3 different groups. These are known as the Triad of Impairments. These are:
1. Language and communication with others
2. Flexibility of thought
3. Social Interaction and relationships
Some examples of these are
Difficulties understanding jokes, puns and sarcasm
Not understanding instructions, doing exactly as instructed.
Difficulty in working out metaphors
Not responding when spoken to, may appear to be deaf although hearing is within normal range. 1.3, 1.6
The term spectrum was introduced in the 1970’s by Dr Lorna Wing and Dr Judith Gould. The word spectrum emphasises the fact that while all people with autism share certain areas of difficulty, their condition will effect individuals in different ways. The spectrum ranges from those severely effected to very high functioning. The autistic spectrum includes various sub-conditions or variations of autism.
Asperger Syndrome – Although and features of Autism and Asperger Syndrome are the same, those with Asperger Syndrome have average or above average intelligence and no obvious delay in developing language. It is the lack of language delay that is seen as the key feature of Asperger Syndrome. People with autism but are above average intelligence but were