The Graduate Certificate in Autism and Neurodivergent Studies is specifically designed to provide neurodivergent individuals, parents and professionals in multidisciplinary areas with the knowledge and skills required to create neuro-affirming environments that enable autistic and neurodivergent individuals to realise their goals across the lifespan.
Throughout this degree, you will review the current research on perspectives of and neuro-affirming practice to support autistic and neurodivergent individuals. You will be guided in analysing and applying this research to implement neuro-affirming and evidence-based learning and employment programs in school, home, workplace and community settings.
Within the graduate certificate, you will also have an opportunity to explore the latest research and knowledge in relevant areas such as the use of technology, family systems theory, communication, transitions, aetiology and biology, and the intersection and impact of environmental and personal characteristics for individuals across the lifespan.
On completion you may progress into the Master of Autism and Neurodivergent Studies if you are interested in further study, with credit for all of the subjects (24 credit points) completed in the graduate certificate.
Fee subsidised places available
UOW is offering Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) for all of our postgraduate coursework degrees in 2025. This means the Australian government will subsidise your tuition fees by up to 75%. To be eligible for this fee subsidy, you must meet the following criteria: Be a domestic student, i.e. an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident of Australia or a permanent Australian Humanitarian visa holder.
