Diploma in Additional Needs
This Free Online Course Includes:
- 6-10 Hours of Learning
- CPD Accreditation
- Final Assessment
The online courses accessible through our platform are developed, delivered, and accredited by Alison, an international third-party learning provider. All course content, certifications, and diplomas are fully managed and issued by Alison.
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
- Identify the common types of developmental disorders and their characteristics
- List the various visual aid types and guidelines for making and using them
- Explain the process of handling a child having a meltdown
- Describe the process of conducting self-feeding and toilet training programs
- Define Applied Behavior Analysis
- Identify various ABA techniques for improving skills in autistic children
- Discuss the relevance of generalization in ABA theory
- Distinguish between motor, language, cognitive, and visuospatial skills
- Describe the role of a shadow support teacher
- Explain the need for an inclusive education system
- Identify tools and techniques for intervention during shadow support
- Describe how best handled to handle bullying cases
Diploma in Development & Education in Early Childhood
This Free Online Course Includes:
- 6-10 Hours of Learning
- CPD Accreditation
- Final Assessment
The online courses accessible through our platform are developed, delivered, and accredited by Alison, an international third-party learning provider. All course content, certifications, and diplomas are fully managed and issued by Alison.
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
- Analyse the developmental milestones of neurotypical children
- Describe the typical behaviour and patterns of preschoolers
- Summarise the development process of children physically and perceptually in early childhood
- Evaluate the developmental stages of children
- Discuss how child development is measured
- Describe the signs of developmental Symmetry
- Identify artwork engagement with children to explore the understanding of colors
Diploma in Child and Youth Counselling
This Free Online Course Includes:
- 6-10 Hours of Learning
- CPD Accreditation
The online courses accessible through our platform are developed, delivered, and accredited by Alison, an international third-party learning provider. All course content, certifications, and diplomas are fully managed and issued by Alison.
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
- Explain the key developmental theories related to the behaviour of children and youth.
- Describe the foundational counselling skills in working with children and youth.
- Identify the common mental health and trauma-related issues.
- Discuss the ethical, culturally responsive, and strengths-based relationships with clients and stakeholders.
- Outline the efforts with families and professionals in community or school-based settings.
- Distinguish the social, systemic, and cultural factors impacting youth well-being.
- Summarise the theory and skills applied in practice through a supervised placement.
Diploma in Play Therapy
This Free Online Course Includes:
- 5-6 Hours of Learning
- CPD Accreditation
The online courses accessible through our platform are developed, delivered, and accredited by Alison, an international third-party learning provider. All course content, certifications, and diplomas are fully managed and issued by Alison.
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
- Analyze how play behaviors reflect a child’s emotional state.
- Apply Axline’s principles in a mock play therapy session.
- Arrange the steps involved in setting up a therapeutic playroom.
- Combine child-centered and cognitive-behavioral play therapy methods.
- Compute the average improvement in behavior after a cycle of play therapy.
- Contrast traditional talk therapy with play therapy for young children.
- Create a weekly treatment plan for a child with attachment issues.
- Generate a list of play themes that may indicate trauma.
- Identify signs of emotional distress during a play session.
Diploma in Mindfulness Practice
This Free Online Course Includes:
- 6-10 Hours of Learning
- CPD Accreditation
The online courses accessible through our platform are developed, delivered, and accredited by Alison, an international third-party learning provider. All course content, certifications, and diplomas are fully managed and issued by Alison.
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
- Explain mindfulness, its historical roots, and its practical applications in both personal and professional contexts
- Discuss the scientific and neurological foundations of mindfulness, its impact on managing stress and emotions
- Apply mindfulness techniques such as mindful breathing, body scans, and movement-based practices
- Assess the role of self-compassion, gratitude, and acceptance in overcoming negative thoughts and behavioral patterns
- Illustrate the benefits of mindfulness-based strategies across diverse settings to foster well-being and productivity
- Evaluate ethical considerations and potential challenges in implementing mindfulness-based interventions
Introduction to Developmental Disorders
This Free Online Course Includes:
- 1.5-3 Hours of Learning
- CPD Accreditation
- Final Assessment
The online courses accessible through our platform are developed, delivered, and accredited by Alison, an international third-party learning provider. All course content, certifications, and diplomas are fully managed and issued by Alison.
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
- Define Developmental Disorders and Autism
- Explain the Autism Spectrum
- Differentiate between various Developmental Disorders
- Explain the importance of Visual Aids in caring for Autistic children
- Outline important guidelines for making effective Visual Aids
- Explain the relevance of Social Stories
- Define a Meltdown
- Distinguish between a Meltdown and a Tantrum
- Identify various strategies for dealing with a Meltdown
- Define Functional Life Skills Training
- Outline the steps in conducting a self-feeding program
- Describe the process of conducting Toilet Training
- Describe the steps of energy healing
Special needs school shadow support
This Free Online Course Includes:
- 1.5-3 Hours of Learning
- CPD Accreditation
- Final Assessment
The online courses accessible through our platform are developed, delivered, and accredited by Alison, an international third-party learning provider. All course content, certifications, and diplomas are fully managed and issued by Alison.
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
- Explain the need for inclusive education systems
- Discuss the relevance of shadow support
- Outline the peculiar features of autistic children
- List the common challenges associated with autism
- Discuss the educational implications of developmental disorders
- Explain the triad of impairment
- Outline the types of visual supports
- Describe the components of functional assessment
- Outline the steps for managing a meltdown situation
- Identify tools commonly used to influence behaviour in shadow support
- Explain the role of autistic child peers in helping them adjust to the school environment
- Describe how a bullying situation is best handled
Understanding the Autism Spectrum Disorder
This Free Online Course Includes:
- 4-5 Hours of Learning
- CPD Accreditation
- Final Assessment
The online courses accessible through our platform are developed, delivered, and accredited by Alison, an international third-party learning provider. All course content, certifications, and diplomas are fully managed and issued by Alison.
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
- Define ‘autism’ and explain how to identify it
- Explain how to determine the strengths of a child with ASD
- Discuss interventions that teachers or parents of children with ASD can implement
- Describe difficulties an autistic child may have starting conversations
- Outline how to manage autism meltdowns at home and in public
- Analyze the developmental milestones of children with and without ASD
- Recognize the benefits of conducting ‘pretend play’ with autistic children
Global Development Delay
This Free Online Course Includes:
- 1.5-3 Hours of Learning
- CPD Accreditation
- Final Assessment
The online courses accessible through our platform are developed, delivered, and accredited by Alison, an international third-party learning provider. All course content, certifications, and diplomas are fully managed and issued by Alison.
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
- Describe the characteristics of Global Developmental Delay (GDD)
- Outline the importance of early identification of GDD and interventions to support the affected children
- Identify cognitive impairments and supporting strategies associated with Global Developmental Delay (GDD
- Explain the physical challenges children with GDD face, including motor skill delays or coordination issues
- Discuss effective intervention strategies for promoting the overall quality of life for children with GDD
- Recognize the key components of emotional development impacted by GDD
- Identify the impact of comorbid disorders on children with Global Developmental Delay (GDD)
- Explain the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to help children with GDD
- Describe the key assessment domains in Global Developmental Delay to comprehensively understand a child’s development
- Analyze how tailored assessments and interdisciplinary approaches in GDD can guide individualized interventions
- Outline the key strategies for creating a nurturing environment to support children with Global Developmental Delay
- Recognize the importance of collaboration among parents, educators, and professionals for interventions
Understanding Dyscalculia
This Free Online Course Includes:
- 3-4 Hours of Learning
- CPD Accreditation
- Final Assessment
The online courses accessible through our platform are developed, delivered, and accredited by Alison, an international third-party learning provider. All course content, certifications, and diplomas are fully managed and issued by Alison.
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
- Identify early signs of dyscalculia by understanding the development patterns
- Outline the symptoms and developmental patterns of dyscalculia across different age groups
- Describe the benefits of technology and digital tools for children with dyscalculia
- Discuss the potential benefits of evidence-based teaching methods
- Summarize how to create an inclusive learning environment for learners with dyscalculia
- Analyze the demographics of children and youth with dyscalculia

