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The HMIE Report (2006) and the NAS Report (2006) both highlight a lack of practitioner training in autism as a key barrier to learning amongst those on the autism spectrum. This programme seeks to address this gap by offering a new interprofessional postgraduate pathway in autism and learning designed for teachers, therapists and other practitioners who play key roles in supporting this group of children and young people. The Autism and Learning programme seeks to give participants an in-depth understanding of the condition and the working of the autistic mind in order to enable them to make sense of the needs of individuals on the spectrum and enhance their learning. The programme aims to equip participants with a range of practical approaches and strategies to enable learner access, participation, success and the fulfilment of potential. Interprofessionalism is a distinctive characteristic of the programme. Participants will have a unique opportunity to re-construct their current professional knowledge and understanding of autism within a collaborative setting that encourages joint reflection and analysis, and the development of a shared understanding and approach. Joint training and collaborative working are cornerstones of good inclusive practice. They also facilitate greater consistency and coherence across learning environments, which is important for all learners, but critical to those on the autism spectrum who have a profound dislike of change and corresponding need for sameness and predictability. Interprofessionalism is therefore a recurring theme across the programme. To add to this, an important feature of the programme is the expectation that participants emerging at certificate and diploma level will be able to apply their expertise to the benefit of their wider workplace community, and play an explicit role in staff support and training, whole school / workplace resource and policy development and whole workplace planning for inclusion and learning. The specific aims of the programme are as follows: To develop knowledge and critical understanding of the concept of inclusion and associated principles of equality, social justice, participation and partnership. To develop a deep understanding of the complex conceptual issues in Autism, and the key theories, principles and issues in the field. To critically review a range of theoretical perspectives. To critically evaluate current research in the field. To critically review a variety of strategies and approaches and their evidence base. To develop collaborative partnerships with individuals on the spectrum, parents, colleagues and other agencies. To use acquired knowledge and understanding of autism to reflect critically upon practice. To apply acquired knowledge and understanding of autism to formulate effective support for learners on the spectrum. To conduct professional enquiries and use research evidence to generate professional knowledge and enhance understanding and practice To apply acquired knowledge and understanding of autism to contribute to staff development and school / workplace improvement. Content: The MEd programme is comprised of seven courses contributing to a total of 180 credit points at SCQF Level 11 (PG5). For the Certificate ED 50HA Understanding Autism in an Inclusive Context (15 credit points) ED 50HB Enabling Learning and Participation (15 credit points) ED 55HA Making Sense of Behaviour (15 credit points) ED 58HA The Autism Friendly School/Workplace (15 credit points) For the Diploma ED 50HC Autism and Learning: Controversies and Dilemmas (30 credit points)ED 50HD Professional Enquiry (30 credit points) For the Masters ED 50HE Dissertation or Work-based Project (60 credit points) Participants who successfully complete the first four courses (60 credits) may exit with a Certificate in Autism and Learning. Those who successfully complete the first six courses (120 credits) may exit with a Diploma in Autism and Learning. Those who successfully complete all seven courses (180 credits) will achieve a Master of Education degree (Autism and Learning). Assessment: Formative and summative assessment is a feature of all courses. 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