Objectives
After completing this module, you should be more aware of:
· the extent of autism spectrum condition in the UK
· the core features of autism spectrum
· preferred ways to think of autism and to describe it
· conditions that may to occur alongside autism
· the impact autism can have on daily life
· current understanding about what may cause autism
· diagnosing autism in children and in adults
· NICE guidelines for supporting autistic people
· behaviour that challenges and approaches to managing it
· the national strategy for autism
· the National Autistic Society’s regular ‘autism hour’
· practical steps to make pharmacies more welcoming for autistic people.