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In the United States alone, about 1 in 54 children is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder every year. The autism community needs more people who understand and are trained to help those on the spectrum succeed personally and professionally.

Our intensive online Autism Awareness class can be your first step to making a difference.

You will learn how to:

Understand the spectrum and identity where a person fits along it
Recognize the characteristics of autism, including how to identify signs of autism in infants through adults
Create a plan for managing behavioral, functional and educational hurdles
Prepare strategies to create a positive environment in the classroom and community

Requisitos

International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.

Lecciones

Module 1: Understanding The Spectrum

What is autism?
Myths
Analyzing the spectrum
Learning disabilities
Social and emotional development

Module 2: The Autistic Environment

The new model of autism
Autism spectrum disorders rising
Toxic body burden
The government’s role

Module 3: What Causes Autism?

Is autism caused by nature or nurture?
Identifying early signs of autism
Identifying autism in adults
How does autism affect genders differently?

Module 4: Autistic Behavior

How autistic behavior can be challenging
Child behavior and how to identify autism
Theory of Mind
Addressing child behavior

Module 5: Conducting A Functional Autism Assessment

FBA
Methods
Descriptive vs. experimental
Cautions needed before performing an FBA
Analyzing the data

Module 6: Autism In The Classroom

Inclusion and proper placement
Accommodations
Differentiated instruction
Individualized educational plans
Monitoring success

Module 7: Creating A Positive Support Plan

Event strategies
Antecedent strategies
Behavior teaching strategies
Consequence strategies
Prevention
Redirection
Reinforcement and punishment
Extinction
Safety

Module 8: Aging And Long-term Care

Aging out crisis
Functioning in society as an adult
Support systems
Consultations and legal documents
Housing options
Emergency preparedness

Module 9: Medication

Anxiety and depression
Behavioral problems
Seizures
Inattention and hyperactivity

Module 10: Community Living And Supports

Family support
Physical home modifications
Early intervention programs
In-home and out-of-home care
After-school programs
Behavioral therapy

Carrera

Who is this course for?

Everyone with a loved one, friend or colleague on the spectrum
All educators and school staff who want to build an inclusive learning environment
Anyone who wishes to become an advocate for the autistic community, no matter what field they are in

Posibilidades de carrera

Assist children on the spectrum at school, daycare or during extracurricular activities
Continue working with the autistic community by going on to become a social worker, therapist or counselor
Start pursuing a career as a special needs teacher

Certificados

Deberás completar cada módulo en su totalidad y responder a los exámenes al final de cada módulo del curso. Si tu tasa de aprobación supera el 55% en cada examen, estarás calificado para acceder a un certificado de consecución u otras opciones de acreditación para reconocer tu éxito.

La mayoría de nuestros cursos te otorgarán créditos a través de Educación Continua (CE) / Desarrollo Profesional Continuo (CPD). Los puntos CE/CPD son aceptados y reconocidos por entidades profesionales e instituciones académicas en Estados Unidos e internacionalmente.

Además, todos nuestros cursos están acreditados por el Consejo Internacional de Estándares Educativos en Línea (www.icoes.org) y la Asociación Internacional de Colegios de Carrera Privada (www.iapcc.org). Al completar con éxito un curso, los estudiantes pueden optar a adquirir un certificado ICOES que reconoce el éxito mediante esta institución externa.

Creator

IOA Original

This course is an exclusive offering from the International Open Academy (IOA). IOA Originals are thoughtfully crafted and developed either in-house by IOA or with complete ownership of production and distribution rights.

Our team of experts has worked diligently to create, write, and produce this course, ensuring it provides learners with a distinctive opportunity to access premium content on a wide range of diverse topics.

Autism Awareness

Name: Autism Awareness
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20017 estudiantes. Acreditación ICOES. Certificación IAPCC y CPD.

20017 estudiantes.
Acreditación ICOES.
Certificación IAPCC y CPD.

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