Certificate in Understanding Autism

"I found out about Distance Learning at Petroc through a friend of mine on social media. I asked her about the course as I too have a child with Autism. As my son is now seven and going through many changes I really felt at loose end and I did not have much knowledge on Autism.

"The team at Petroc who I have had contact with have all been helpful and respectful and the workload was a good amount. During school holidays it was harder to study, but even doing an hour a night once my children were asleep was enough. If I required help I would simply email my tutor and she was fantastic. My tutor would give great feedback upon marking my work. 

"I have recommended this course to three or four other people who also have a child with Autism. I feel this course has benefited me and increased my understanding of Autism, so I am confident others will benefit too.

"I am looking into enrolling onto a new course with Petroc to study behaviour that challenges. I had to leave my previous job due to my son's needs and my other son has health problems that prevent me putting him into childcare. These distant learning courses are giving me a chance to continue to learn in my own time, and this will help me and my sons in the future."