This course is designed to equip people who would like to engage their careers in social services or education with a focus in supporting children with special educational needs (SEN), specifically suffered from Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD). The core learning areas are distinct categories of study that prepare professional practitioners to facilitate SEN children’s growth and development.

We deliver a complete end-to-end training that will qualify you to serve SEN children. Our course is a Level 4 programme endorsed by TQUK and is recognized nationally and internationally. The course is delivered through face-to-face lectures supported by online training. Our course materials are prepared by qualified experts in the field. The materials are comprehensive containing all the knowledge that you need to complete your assignments.

There are 5 areas of learning (i.e. combination of knowledge and skills), which are organized in 5 teaching units (4 lecturing units plus a field study), each comprised of 15 learning hours.

Unit 1: (DSEN401) Introduction to Special Educational Need (SEN) and Inclusive Education
Aims of Learning

• To provide learners with an overall understanding regarding the characteristics and fundamental needs of students with different types of special education needs (SEN), including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD), Intellectual Disability (ID), Speech and Language Impairment (SL), Physical Disability (PD) and Emotional Challenges.

Unit Syllabus

• Introduction to SEN; Understanding of students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Intellectual Disability (ID) and Physical Disability (PD); Understanding of students with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Visual & Hearing disability (VI)(HI); Understanding of Students with Dyslexia, Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD); Speech and Language Impairment (SL); Medical/Psychological perspective on children with SEN.

Unit 2: (DSEN402) Play Therapy and Skills for SEN Students
Aims of Learning

• To provide play therapy skills and knowledge that enables learners to work with families with SEN children and to address complex and non-routine emotional and behavioural problems that they may encounter in their work.

Unit Syllabus

• Introduction to Play Therapy, Play Therapy and Neuroscience; Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and Psychosocial Identity Theory; Communicating and Working with SEN Children: Child-centered Play Therapy and Directive Play Therapy

Unit 3: (DSEN403) Multiple Interventions and Support Strategies for SEN Children
Aims of Learning

• To provide learners with an overall understanding of the basic knowledge of theory of primary senses, sensory integration (SI) & sensory processing disorder (SPD), symptoms of SPD and the needs of children with SPD, basic understanding of centre-based SI activities and home-based sensory diet equipment and activities. An overview of challenging behaviours of SEN children, the triggering factors, de-escalation and behavioural handling techniques are also introduced. The intervention strategies such as individual, group, family and societal intervention for SEN children and their families will be demonstrated.

Unit Syllabus

• Introduction to Sensory Integration - Sensory Integration (SI) Activities; Intervention with SEN Children Using Board Game and Picture Book; Handling Aggressive Behaviors of SEN Children; Bullying Issues with SEN Children

Unit 4: (DSE404) Psychosocial Knowledge and Skills for Supporting Children with Special Education Needs (SEN) and Their Families
Aims of Learning

• To equip practitioners and caregivers with psychosocial knowledge and skills to serve children with SEN and their families. And, to facilitate practitioners and caregivers to deal with complex situations (such as issues) which may give rise to more complicated problems.

Unit Syllabus

• Self-Awareness and Self-Development; Human Growth and Development; Communications; Family Theories

Unit 5: (DSEN405) Project-based Learning (Field Observation and Study)
Aims of Learning

• To provide learners with an overall understanding, through on-site observations and follow-up report writing, to grasp the knowledge regarding the sensory integration system, desktop training and speech therapy

Unit Syllabus

• Field Experience in the Service Organizations and Professional Parties; Activity Planning and Organizational Skill for SEN Children