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Support individuals with autism spectrum disorder

Support individuals with autism spectrum disorder

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCCCS024
State Code
AVC52
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/08/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/01/2016
Field of Education
090509 - Care For The Disabled
Original Release Date
22/01/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work with individuals 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.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan intervention and support activities for individuals with autism spectrum disorder
  • 1.1 Recognise the diagnostic process/es used in relation to the person, including assessment tools, diagnostic categories and core areas of functional impact
  • 1.2 Identify key issues affecting individuals with autism spectrum disorder, their carers and families, including siblings
  • 1.3 Identify personal values and attitudes to take into account when planning and implementing support activities
  • 1.4 Identify opportunities for ongoing professional development to maintain service delivery outcomes
2. Respond effectively to the needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorder
  • 2.1 Provide a range of interventions and supports that are effective for the specific needs of individuals
  • 2.2 Implement interventions and support strategies in response to the diagnostic assessment and support varied learning styles
  • 2.3 Implement interventions and support strategies that are measurable and evidence based
  • 2.4 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 Identify organisation policies relevant to job roles and responsibilities
  • 3.3 Conduct work in a manner according to relevant statutory and legislative requirements
  • 3.4 Conduct work in accordance with the professional standards of the sector
  • 3.5 Undertake ongoing professional development and awareness of professional boundaries
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WC849 CHCCS413B Support individuals with autism spectrum disorder Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEH34 CHCCCS035 Support people with autism spectrum disorder Unit of competency