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Support people with autism spectrum disorder

Support people with autism spectrum disorder

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCCCS035
State Code
OEH34
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
23/11/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/05/2023
Field of Education
090509 - Care For The Disabled
Original Release Date
19/05/2023
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work with people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), with regard for their needs and within the context of support work.This unit applies to workers in a range of community services contexts who are responsible for their own outputs and are required to use some discretion and judgement. Work may be carried out under direct, indirect or remote supervision.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan intervention and support activities for people with autism spectrum disorder.
  • 1.1. Read individualised plan to identify the person’s diagnosis and core areas of functional impact.
  • 1.2. Recognise key issues affecting the person with autism spectrum disorder, their carer and family, including siblings.
  • 1.3. Recognise personal values and attitudes to take into account when planning and implementing support activities.
  • 1.4. Determine areas where additional skills and knowledge are required to provide support to the person with autism spectrum disorder according to their individual needs and seek opportunities for professional development.
2. Respond to the needs of people with autism spectrum disorder.
  • 2.1. Work with the person to provide interventions and supports according to the person’s preferences and needs and in line with the individualised plan.
  • 2.2. Implement interventions and support strategies that uphold the needs and rights of the person and support their learning style.
  • 2.3. Support the person’s use of assistive technologies and supports in meeting their individual needs.
  • 2.4. Recognise changes in the needs of the person and report to supervisor or relevant health professional.
  • 2.5. Conduct support activities in a manner that promotes and achieves person-centred outcomes.
3. Operate within a legal and ethical framework and in accordance with the professional standards of the sector.
  • 3.1. Conduct support activities in the context of the underpinning values, philosophies and standards of the sector.
  • 3.2. Work according to organisational policies and procedures relevant to job role and responsibilities.
  • 3.3. Conduct work in a manner according to relevant statutory and legislative requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVC52 CHCCCS024 Support individuals with autism spectrum disorder Unit of competency