Recognised Qualifications

Below are a list of qualifications that can be gained in the field of autism

Postgraduate Courses


Postgraduate Study in Autism The National Centre for Autism Studies at the University of Strathclyde

Autism (Adults) Distance Education University of Birmingham
AdCert, BPhil, PGCert, PGDip, MEd

Autism (Children) Full- and Part-time and Distance Education University of Birmingham
AdCert, BPhil, PGCert, PGDip, MEd


Vocational Qualifications


Certificate In Supporting Individuals With Autistic Spectrum Disorders
SCQF Level 7

Certificate in Managing the Support of Indivuals with Autistic Spectrum Disorders
SCQF Level 8

Working with the Autism Spectrum(Theory into Practice)Napier University
SCQF Level 8


Continuing Professional Development


Autism: Concepts and Strategies Scottish Institute for Residential Child Care

Autistic Spectrum Disorders Scottish Society for Autism
Professional Development Award (PDA)

Autism Spectrum Disorders (Webautism) Part-time Blended E-learning University of Birmingham
Uni Cert, Cert Higher Ed

Managing the Support of Individuals with Autistic Spectrum Disorders Grampian SVQ Accredited Centre
Professional Development Award (PDA)

Supporting Individuals with Autistic Spectrum Disorders Grampian SVQ Accredited Centre
Professional Development Award (PDA)