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Autistic People's Rights and the Law 

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Overview

Learn about legislation affecting the rights of autistic people within social care, employment and the criminal justice system.

Duration

4 weeks

Total fee

900

Mode of learning

Online

Credential

Certificate

Autistic People's Rights and the Law
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Autistic People's Rights and the Law
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Course details

More about this course
  • This four-week course will provide an overview of legislation affecting various aspects of autistic people's lives
  • The course aims to amplify and uplift autistic voices, exploring the power dynamics at play in advocating for the rights of autistic people
  • Using examples from UK and worldwide legislation, learner will examine the impact of policy on autistic rights, in the contexts of social care, social inclusion, and employment
  • With the knowledge learner gain, learner will be able to implement good practice and contribute to improving the lives of autistic people in these key areas
  • Learner will begin to reflect on best practices and ways of improving social care
  • In the final phase of the course, learner will investigate the experiences of autistic people who come into contact with the criminal justice system, whether as offenders or as victims of crime
  • Learner will explore how autistic differences can influence the treatment people receive, and consider best practices for supporting autistic people within justice systems
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Autistic People's Rights and the Law
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FutureLearn 
Curriculum

Advocacy

The Autistic Voice

Autistic perspectives

Stakeholders

Legislation, social inclusion, and employment

Social care legislation

Employment and social inclusion

Case study

Autistic offenders

Autistic people and crime

The Criminal Justice System

Improving the system

Autistic victims of crime

Issues affecting autistic victims of crime

Lived experiences

Looking forward

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