SEN/ALN (Autism) - MA

There are two specified modules focused on autism:

Autism: Contexts and Concepts
This module examines the development of current theories of autism and explores the implications of these for autistic individuals, families and practitioners. It is designed to deepen your knowledge and understanding of the sensory perceptual differences of autism and consider the ways in which these may give rise to a different way of being in the world.

Managing and Supporting Autism
This module will enable you to evaluate the continuum of provision for autistic people in the light of theories of learning and with reference to important models of disability.

In common with all of the Professional Learning programmes, you must take the core module Research Methodology if you are studying the full Masters course.

In addition to these two modules, you are able to select two or three additional modules from the Professional Learning Programme, for example:

Child and Adolescent Mental Health (optional)
This module focuses on the causation, presentation and implications of mental health difficulties in children and young people.

SEN: Contexts and Concepts (optional)
This module examines practice in SEN/ALN, learning disabilities and inclusive education and critically reflects on the tension between identification of need and the philosophy of inclusion

Leading and Managing SEN/ALN (optional)
This module is designed to provide students with a better understanding of theory and practice in relation to the role of SENCo/ALNCo and so respond to the changing landscape of SEN/ALN.