Asperger Syndrome Awareness Diploma
Duration:
15 hours
Access:
Lifetime Access
Approved by:
CPD, CMA
Learning Type:
Cost:
£100.00
Why you should study with us
Asperger Syndrome Awareness Diploma Course
Please note: The National Autistic Society state "Many people who fit the profile for Asperger syndrome are now being diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorder instead. Each person is different, and it is up to each individual how they choose to identify. Some people with a diagnosis of Asperger syndrome may choose to keeping using the term, while others may prefer to refer to themselves as autistic or on the autistic spectrum."
"Asperger syndrome remains a useful profile for many diagnosticians and professionals."
This course is specific to Asperger Syndrome and may be useful for anyone who originally had this diagnosis. However, you may also be interested in our Understanding Autism course.
The Asperger Syndrome Awareness course is beneficial for practitioners and parents or anyone with an interest in Autism who wishes to improve their knowledge and skill in the area. We give some basic tips and strategies for supporting people who have previously been diagnosed with Asperger syndrome. We discuss the history and definitions of Asperger syndrome and how the diagnosis has changed.
We also include the range of conditions that people with Asperger syndrome often have. We examine the current understanding of the biological basis of Asperger syndrome. We will also examine why there are gender differences in the presentation of symptoms in men and women. For people working or wishing to work with people who have been previously diagnosed with Asperger syndrome, we have advice on the therapeutic and educational techniques which have been used, developed or adapted to help support them.
By the end of this online training course, you will have an overview of the characteristics, diagnosis and effects on individuals with the disorder and how this presents challenges to them, as individuals, in the context of school and work and also the implications for family and loved ones.
What You Will Learn
You will also understand some basic tips and strategies for supporting people with the diagnosis. The course will cover:
- The History of Research into Asperger syndrome and How it was Diagnosed
- The Causes of Asperger syndrome
- The Effects of Asperger syndrome
- Techniques for coping
- Issues for Adolescents and Young Adults diagnosed with Asperger syndrome/ASD
- Adults diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome
- How to handle Asperger syndrome while in the workplace
- Famous people with Asperger syndrome/ASD
- Support for people with Asperger syndrome/ASD
Benefits of the Asperger Syndrome Awareness Diploma
There are a number of benefits to those who complete the course and earn their diplomas. These include:
- The ability to study from anywhere and at any time, even when at work or away from home.
- The option to study as quickly or slowly as you wish, as there is no time limit for the course.
- The capability to study from any device including computers, mobile phones, or tablets.
- An easy to understand course structure, which is broken down into short modules.
- The convenience of support when you require it, all online.
- A full syllabus that gives you the knowledge you require to support people with an Asperger syndrome diagnosis, both in your personal and professional lives.
- Improving prospects when applying for work or volunteer opportunities with those who have an AS diagnosis.
- An affordable pricing structure.
- Upon completion, you will receive a certified diploma.
This course includes
24/7 Student Support
End of course certification
Lifetime access to your course
Compatible with modern devices
- Defining Asperger's - A definition of Asperger's.
- Lack of social understanding - Why people with Asperger's struggle to understand the intent of the other.
- Difficulties with emotions - Why Asperger's people can't relate to the emotional content of their interactions and why Mr Spock is a useful metaphor for this.
- Problems with metaphor, literal mindedness - why you should never ask a person with Asperger's to “pull their socks up
- Research into Asperger's - Research into Asperger's really is fairly recent, most of it being carried out in the latter half of the 20th century to the present
- How Asperger's fits Into the Autistic Spectrum - The relationship between Asperger's, High Functioning Autism and Autistic Spectrum Disorder/ASD'.
- Co-morbidities - People with Asperger's sometimes have other diagnosable conditions including dyspraxia.
- The Causes of High Functioning Autism and Asperger's - ASD is highly heritable and there are some possible genetic, environmental factors at work.
- Diagnosis of Asperger's- How Asperger's was first diagnosed
- Criteria-based Diagnosis - An examination of how practitioners decide objectively on a diagnosis
- Diagnostic Interview - An alternative tool which includes historical evidence, criteria and an interview
- Precocious Development - how people with Asperger's tend to develop, particularly in the area of mature speech
- Behavioural Issues - How some people with Asperger's have behavioural issues in school and adult life and many show a lack of empathy
- Sensory Issues - How people with Asperger's are often hyper or hypo sensitive to environmental stimuli
- Sensory Integration Disorder - A disorder which is caused by different brain functioning and a lack of ability to properly integrate sensory input from all senses into one combined understanding of the environment
- Sensory Integration Therapy - A system of techniques generally practiced by OT's to help a person be better coordinated
- Dealing with Aggression in People with Asperger's - to improve understanding of why people with Asperger's can get aggressive and how to help minimise the impact
- Understanding Theory of Mind - An insight into the different world view of people with Asperger's
- Bullying and Asperger's - will examine the reasons why young people with Asperger's may be victims of bullying and what to do about it
- Inclusion and Support - Will examine the issues of inclusion in school and how all schools should develop strategies for supporting young people with Asperger's
- Being a Sibling of a Person with Asperger's - How to understand and support siblings of people with Asperger's
- Asperger's and Women - recent development suggest that there are many adult women with Asperger's but they have not been diagnosed
- Asperger's and Relationships - Barbara Jacobsen described this as “Loving Mr Spock'; this section will explore many of the issues faced
- Asperger's and Parenting - The possible effects of having one or both parents with Asperger's
- Strengths and weaknesses - an overview of people with Asperger's in a work environment
- Support strategies - how employers can get the best out of employees with Asperger's
- Disability discrimination - what the law says about reasonable adjustments
- Finding the right role - advice on how the attributes of Asperger's can be “sold' to potential employers
- Sir Isaac Newton - Physicists and Fellow of The Royal Society probably had Asperger's and displayed a surprising lack of understanding about the world around him
- Alan Turing - computer genius, mathematician who saved millions of lives in WWII
- Susan Boyle - With the voice of an angel, singing talent Susan Boyle has left the world in amazement at both her talents and her very public meltdowns. Although she is perhaps the most famous talent to have come out of Britain's Got Talent, her Asperger's has caused her some very public difficulties
- Chris Packham - The naturalist whose appearances on TV demonstrate the strength of his special interest
- Social stories - How to teach children to manage unfamiliar and new situations, friendships etc.…
- Social skills training - An approach and resources for developing generic social skills
- Peer mediation - new thoughts on how neurotypical pupils can help their peers with Asperger's
- Organisational skills - some tips and practical suggestions on how to help people with Asperger's be better organised
ID: YDFT67YHJ
of achievement
This certificate is presented to
Your Name
For completing the
Asperger Syndrome Awareness Diploma
on 21st November 2025
Selena Hurford
Selena Hurford
Course Tutor
Daniel Morgan
Daniel Morgan
Head of Academy
Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.
The course is broken down into 10 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.
You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!
Once you have completed all 10 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 10 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.
The pass mark for the test is 70%.
If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.
Once you have completed your test you can log in to your account and download/print your certificate any time you need it. If you would prefer us to post you a certificate to a UK address, there will be an admin charge of £10 (certificates sent internationally may cost more).
You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.
You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.
We estimate that the course will take about 15 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.
Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.
Really helpful course, it covers all the main aspects to become a successful PA. I was looking for an admin course where I can improve a new side of my professional career and this course had everything I needed. It gives you everything from basic computer knowledge to tips for the day to day basics like answering the phone or how to create a memo or book your boss’ travel arrangements. It offers a clear structure with all the main subjects divide in short modules, easy to study that way, and it gives you examples in real life as well as practice exercises that help you to understand everything. With support during all the course and access during a whole year, you cannot ask for more value for money! Totally recommended!
Alicia Prenda
New Skills Academy is a great site to use for learning as it is easy to follow, the layout of the course work makes is very easy to understand and good to make notes from.
I am thoroughly enjoying doing my course and would definitely recommend this site to anyone who is looking to complete a course online.
Another good thing about doing a course on New Skills Academy is being able to apply for an NUS card as it gets you amazing deals on all sorts of shops and online stores that not a lot of sites would offer whilst completing a course online.
Jessica Gardiner
Hello people! This has been a great course for me. I have learned everything I will need to maintain my own and other people's gardens in the future. I just love the Garden design and maintenance course. Thank you so much.
Juliane Ramallo
John Grover
Having recently started a role in the payroll department I felt I needed to gain knowledge from as many sources as possible.
I found this course to be thorough, easy to understand and the website easy to navigate. It gave me a much greater understanding of payroll systems, the legal obligations of an employer and HMRC guidelines.
I would thoroughly recommend this course to anyone starting out or wanting to progress in a payroll role.
Wendy Spencer
Excellent.... Very much enjoyed the course and will do more and more.... As this is an online course, all of the information is available to you whenever and wherever you require it. You can study at a pace that is comfortable for you, and access the information in the course 24 hours a day. Most people who take the course still work full time, which helps you maintain your current lifestyle whilst working towards achieving your dreams.
To access the course, you will require a device that allows you to access the internet, and not only can you see the course, you can also use the online support feature.
Furthermore, you will find the course to be incredibly easy to go through thanks to the individual modules.
When completing the course, you must pass a multiple choice test, and you will then be awarded your diploma. They can post the diploma certificate to you for an additional cost, or you can download and print the certificate at home.
Moosa Nazim
Duration:
15 hours
Access:
Lifetime Access
Approved by:
CPD, CMA
Learning Type:
Cost:
£100.00
Asperger Syndrome Awareness Diploma Course
Please note: The National Autistic Society state "Many people who fit the profile for Asperger syndrome are now being diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorder instead. Each person is different, and it is up to each individual how they choose to identify. Some people with a diagnosis of Asperger syndrome may choose to keeping using the term, while others may prefer to refer to themselves as autistic or on the autistic spectrum."
"Asperger syndrome remains a useful profile for many diagnosticians and professionals."
This course is specific to Asperger Syndrome and may be useful for anyone who originally had this diagnosis. However, you may also be interested in our Understanding Autism course.
The Asperger Syndrome Awareness course is beneficial for practitioners and parents or anyone with an interest in Autism who wishes to improve their knowledge and skill in the area. We give some basic tips and strategies for supporting people who have previously been diagnosed with Asperger syndrome. We discuss the history and definitions of Asperger syndrome and how the diagnosis has changed.
We also include the range of conditions that people with Asperger syndrome often have. We examine the current understanding of the biological basis of Asperger syndrome. We will also examine why there are gender differences in the presentation of symptoms in men and women. For people working or wishing to work with people who have been previously diagnosed with Asperger syndrome, we have advice on the therapeutic and educational techniques which have been used, developed or adapted to help support them.
By the end of this online training course, you will have an overview of the characteristics, diagnosis and effects on individuals with the disorder and how this presents challenges to them, as individuals, in the context of school and work and also the implications for family and loved ones.
What You Will Learn
You will also understand some basic tips and strategies for supporting people with the diagnosis. The course will cover:
- The History of Research into Asperger syndrome and How it was Diagnosed
- The Causes of Asperger syndrome
- The Effects of Asperger syndrome
- Techniques for coping
- Issues for Adolescents and Young Adults diagnosed with Asperger syndrome/ASD
- Adults diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome
- How to handle Asperger syndrome while in the workplace
- Famous people with Asperger syndrome/ASD
- Support for people with Asperger syndrome/ASD
Benefits of the Asperger Syndrome Awareness Diploma
There are a number of benefits to those who complete the course and earn their diplomas. These include:
- The ability to study from anywhere and at any time, even when at work or away from home.
- The option to study as quickly or slowly as you wish, as there is no time limit for the course.
- The capability to study from any device including computers, mobile phones, or tablets.
- An easy to understand course structure, which is broken down into short modules.
- The convenience of support when you require it, all online.
- A full syllabus that gives you the knowledge you require to support people with an Asperger syndrome diagnosis, both in your personal and professional lives.
- Improving prospects when applying for work or volunteer opportunities with those who have an AS diagnosis.
- An affordable pricing structure.
- Upon completion, you will receive a certified diploma.
This course includes
24/7 Student Support
End of course certification
Lifetime access to your course
Compatible with modern devices
- Defining Asperger's - A definition of Asperger's.
- Lack of social understanding - Why people with Asperger's struggle to understand the intent of the other.
- Difficulties with emotions - Why Asperger's people can't relate to the emotional content of their interactions and why Mr Spock is a useful metaphor for this.
- Problems with metaphor, literal mindedness - why you should never ask a person with Asperger's to “pull their socks up
- Research into Asperger's - Research into Asperger's really is fairly recent, most of it being carried out in the latter half of the 20th century to the present
- How Asperger's fits Into the Autistic Spectrum - The relationship between Asperger's, High Functioning Autism and Autistic Spectrum Disorder/ASD'.
- Co-morbidities - People with Asperger's sometimes have other diagnosable conditions including dyspraxia.
- The Causes of High Functioning Autism and Asperger's - ASD is highly heritable and there are some possible genetic, environmental factors at work.
- Diagnosis of Asperger's- How Asperger's was first diagnosed
- Criteria-based Diagnosis - An examination of how practitioners decide objectively on a diagnosis
- Diagnostic Interview - An alternative tool which includes historical evidence, criteria and an interview
- Precocious Development - how people with Asperger's tend to develop, particularly in the area of mature speech
- Behavioural Issues - How some people with Asperger's have behavioural issues in school and adult life and many show a lack of empathy
- Sensory Issues - How people with Asperger's are often hyper or hypo sensitive to environmental stimuli
- Sensory Integration Disorder - A disorder which is caused by different brain functioning and a lack of ability to properly integrate sensory input from all senses into one combined understanding of the environment
- Sensory Integration Therapy - A system of techniques generally practiced by OT's to help a person be better coordinated
- Dealing with Aggression in People with Asperger's - to improve understanding of why people with Asperger's can get aggressive and how to help minimise the impact
- Understanding Theory of Mind - An insight into the different world view of people with Asperger's
- Bullying and Asperger's - will examine the reasons why young people with Asperger's may be victims of bullying and what to do about it
- Inclusion and Support - Will examine the issues of inclusion in school and how all schools should develop strategies for supporting young people with Asperger's
- Being a Sibling of a Person with Asperger's - How to understand and support siblings of people with Asperger's
- Asperger's and Women - recent development suggest that there are many adult women with Asperger's but they have not been diagnosed
- Asperger's and Relationships - Barbara Jacobsen described this as “Loving Mr Spock'; this section will explore many of the issues faced
- Asperger's and Parenting - The possible effects of having one or both parents with Asperger's
- Strengths and weaknesses - an overview of people with Asperger's in a work environment
- Support strategies - how employers can get the best out of employees with Asperger's
- Disability discrimination - what the law says about reasonable adjustments
- Finding the right role - advice on how the attributes of Asperger's can be “sold' to potential employers
- Sir Isaac Newton - Physicists and Fellow of The Royal Society probably had Asperger's and displayed a surprising lack of understanding about the world around him
- Alan Turing - computer genius, mathematician who saved millions of lives in WWII
- Susan Boyle - With the voice of an angel, singing talent Susan Boyle has left the world in amazement at both her talents and her very public meltdowns. Although she is perhaps the most famous talent to have come out of Britain's Got Talent, her Asperger's has caused her some very public difficulties
- Chris Packham - The naturalist whose appearances on TV demonstrate the strength of his special interest
- Social stories - How to teach children to manage unfamiliar and new situations, friendships etc.…
- Social skills training - An approach and resources for developing generic social skills
- Peer mediation - new thoughts on how neurotypical pupils can help their peers with Asperger's
- Organisational skills - some tips and practical suggestions on how to help people with Asperger's be better organised
ID: YDFT67YHJ
of achievement
This certificate is presented to
Your Name
For completing the
Asperger Syndrome Awareness Diploma
on 21st November 2025
Selena Hurford
Selena Hurford
Course Tutor
Daniel Morgan
Daniel Morgan
Head of Academy
Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.
The course is broken down into 10 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.
You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!
Once you have completed all 10 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 10 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.
The pass mark for the test is 70%.
If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.
Once you have completed your test you can log in to your account and download/print your certificate any time you need it. If you would prefer us to post you a certificate to a UK address, there will be an admin charge of £10 (certificates sent internationally may cost more).
You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.
You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.
We estimate that the course will take about 15 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.
Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.
Really helpful course, it covers all the main aspects to become a successful PA. I was looking for an admin course where I can improve a new side of my professional career and this course had everything I needed. It gives you everything from basic computer knowledge to tips for the day to day basics like answering the phone or how to create a memo or book your boss’ travel arrangements. It offers a clear structure with all the main subjects divide in short modules, easy to study that way, and it gives you examples in real life as well as practice exercises that help you to understand everything. With support during all the course and access during a whole year, you cannot ask for more value for money! Totally recommended!
Alicia Prenda
New Skills Academy is a great site to use for learning as it is easy to follow, the layout of the course work makes is very easy to understand and good to make notes from.
I am thoroughly enjoying doing my course and would definitely recommend this site to anyone who is looking to complete a course online.
Another good thing about doing a course on New Skills Academy is being able to apply for an NUS card as it gets you amazing deals on all sorts of shops and online stores that not a lot of sites would offer whilst completing a course online.
Jessica Gardiner
Hello people! This has been a great course for me. I have learned everything I will need to maintain my own and other people's gardens in the future. I just love the Garden design and maintenance course. Thank you so much.
Juliane Ramallo
John Grover
Having recently started a role in the payroll department I felt I needed to gain knowledge from as many sources as possible.
I found this course to be thorough, easy to understand and the website easy to navigate. It gave me a much greater understanding of payroll systems, the legal obligations of an employer and HMRC guidelines.
I would thoroughly recommend this course to anyone starting out or wanting to progress in a payroll role.
Wendy Spencer
Excellent.... Very much enjoyed the course and will do more and more.... As this is an online course, all of the information is available to you whenever and wherever you require it. You can study at a pace that is comfortable for you, and access the information in the course 24 hours a day. Most people who take the course still work full time, which helps you maintain your current lifestyle whilst working towards achieving your dreams.
To access the course, you will require a device that allows you to access the internet, and not only can you see the course, you can also use the online support feature.
Furthermore, you will find the course to be incredibly easy to go through thanks to the individual modules.
When completing the course, you must pass a multiple choice test, and you will then be awarded your diploma. They can post the diploma certificate to you for an additional cost, or you can download and print the certificate at home.
Moosa Nazim
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