Autism, Intellectual Disability and Accessible Care
Distinguish conditions and avoid stereotypes.
What you will learn
- Distinguish conditions and avoid stereotypes.
- Identify communication preferences.
- Plan sensory and predictability adjustments.
- Recognise diagnostic overshadowing.
- Support decision making and safe examination.
- Record and review individual adjustments.
Course content
6 lessons + final assessmentSelect a lesson to view its details.
01Individual needs rather than labelsNot started
O1
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02Communication preferencesNot started
O2
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03Predictability and sensory supportNot started
O3
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04Recognising health needsNot started
O4
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05Consent and examination planningNot started
O5
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06Making adjustments reliableNot started
O6
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18 questions · 30 minutes · Pass: 15 correct
Who this course is for
Accessible imaging-care knowledge.
Prerequisite: No formal prerequisite; imaging workplace context is helpful.
Scope and professional boundaries
Accessible imaging-care knowledge. Does not diagnose autism or intellectual disability, certify behavioural therapy or authorise restraint or sedation.
References
- NICE CG142 Autism spectrum disorder in adults ↗
- CDC Treatment and intervention for autism spectrum disorder ↗
- ACSQHC Intellectual disability and inclusive health care ↗
- Persons with Disabilities Act No 6 of 2012 ↗
- HPCZ Obtaining Patients Informed Consent Ethical Considerations First edition March 2016 ↗
- Zambia Data Protection Act No 3 of 2021 ↗
- US Department of Justice ADA effective communication ↗
- ACSQHC Recognising and responding to acute deterioration standard ↗
- HPCZ Ethical guidance ↗
- ACSQHC Informed consent practical guidance for clinicians 2026 ↗
- NICE NG108 Decision making and mental capacity ↗
- NHS England Reasonable adjustment digital flag ↗
