Record of Learner Achievement

Unit: / Support Individuals on the Autistic Spectrum Using a Person Centred Approach L4 CV5
Ofqual Unit Reference Number: / J/506/6018
Unit Review Date: / 31/07/2019
LEARNING OUTCOMES / ASSESSMENT CRITERIA / EVIDENCE LOCATION /
The learner will: / The learner can: /
1.  Understand person centred approaches to working with individuals on the autistic spectrum / 1.1. Explain what is meant by a person centred approach
1.2. Explain the features of using a person centred approach with individuals on the autistic spectrum
2.  Understand current legal and policy frameworks that relate to individuals on the autistic spectrum / 2.1. Explain current legislative frameworks that relate to an individual on the autistic spectrum
2.2. Explain current policy drivers that relate to individuals on the autistic spectrum
2.3. Analyse how current policy and legislative frameworks affect the development of services for individuals on the autistic spectrum
2.4. Analyse the effect that policies and procedures of own organisation may have on individuals on the autistic spectrum, including:
(a)  benefits
(b)  barriers
3.  Understand the characteristics of the autistic spectrum / 3.1. Explain historical and current perspectives on the causes and characteristics of:
(a)  autism
(b)  medical changes
3.2. Explain how emerging theories can contribute to an understanding of autism
3.3. Analyse how areas of current research and good practice can support own practice
3.4. Analyse how impairments may effect an individual on the autistic spectrum, including:
(a)  social and emotional
(b)  language and communication
(c)  social imagination
(d)  sensory processing
3.5. Describe co-existing conditions that may be experienced by individuals on the autistic spectrum
3.6. Analyse other conditions and behaviours that can be mistaken for autism and result in misdiagnosis
4.  Be able to support an individual on the autistic spectrum using a person centred approach / 4.1. Work with an individual on the autistic spectrum to explore their view of the world, including:
(a)  life experience
(b)  sensory
(c)  physical
(d)  emotional
(e)  language and communication
(f)  social
(g)  relationships
(h)  personal interests
4.2. Support an individual and others to understand how their individual characteristics of autism impact on their:
(a)  physical and emotional wellbeing
(b)  patterns of behaviour
(c)  interactions
(d)  relationships
4.3. Support an individual and others to develop strategies to manage the impact of their individual characteristics of autism on their:
(a)  physical and emotional wellbeing
(b)  patterns of behaviour
(c)  interactions
(d)  relationships
5.  Understand the impact of change for an individual on the autistic spectrum using a person centred approach / 5.1. Describe the impact of change for different individuals on the autistic spectrum
5.2. Analyse the impact of structure and routine for different individuals on the autistic spectrum using a person centred approach
5.3. Compare how changes in the environment may affect different individuals on the autistic spectrum
5.4. Explain the consequences of not responding to the impact of changes in the lives of an individual on the autistic spectrum
6.  Be able to support an individual on the autistic spectrum to manage the impact of change using a person centred approach / 6.1. Use a person centred approach to support the individual and others to identify what changes may affect them, including:
(a)  environment
(b)  people
(c)  over time
6.2. Use a person centred approach to support the individual and others to assess the impact of changes in their lives
6.3. Work in partnership with an individual and others to support them in making informed choices to develop strategies to manage change in the following circumstances:
(a)  planned
(b)  unplanned
(c)  emergency
6.4. Work in partnership with an individual and others to review the effectiveness of a change strategy

Assessment Requirements

This unit must be assessed in accordance with Skills for Care and development QCF Assessment Principles.

Learning Outcome 1

Individual: is someone accessing care or support.

Learning Outcome 4

4.2 Others may include:

·  families and carers

·  colleges

·  work colleagues of individuals

·  own colleagues

·  advocates

·  colleagues

·  other professionals

·  wider networks.

Learning Outcome 5

Change means any change for the individual in the autistic spectrum and may include:

·  staff

·  weather

·  sensory

·  journeys

·  daily routines

·  health and well-being

·  transitions

·  environmental

·  world events.

5.1, 5.2 and 5.3 Different individuals: impact of change/structure on a minimum of three different individuals.

5.3 Environment may include:

·  sensory

·  external and internal

·  rooms

·  colours

·  equipment

·  resources

·  personal effects of anyone who comes into contact.

Evidence Requirements

Evidence of practical ability must be demonstrated.

Final Tutor Feedback (Strengths and Areas for Improvement):

Learner Submission Disclaimer

I declare that this is an original piece of work and that all of the work is my own unless referenced.

Assessor Disclaimer

I confirm that this learner’s work fully meets all the assessment criteria listed above at the correct level and that any specified evidence requirements have been addressed.

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