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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

Recommended Study Time: 50 hours. Completion is recognised with 50 CPD points. See our Accreditation section for more information and to explore all of the certification options available.

Conditions requises

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.

Leçons

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

Carrière

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

Opportunités de carrière

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

Certification

Vous devrez suivre chaque leçon dans son intégralité et répondre aux examens à la fin de chaque module de cours. Si votre taux de réussite dépasse 55 % à chaque examen, vous avez alors droit à un certificat de réussite ou à d'autres options d'accréditation pour reconnaître votre réussite.

La plupart de nos cours vous rapporteront des crédits via la formation continue (CE) / le développement professionnel continu (CPD). Les points CE/CPD sont acceptés et reconnus par les organismes membres professionnels et les établissements universitaires aux États-Unis et dans le monde.

Tous les cours sont accrédités par l'International Council for Online Educational Standards (www.icoes.org) et l'Association internationale des collèges privés d'enseignement professionnel (www.iapcc.org). Lorsqu'ils terminent avec succès un cours, les étudiants peuvent choisir d'acheter un certificat ICOES reconnaissant la réussite auprès de cette institution tierce.

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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20045 étudiants. Accrédité par ICOES. Certifié par IAPCC et CPD.

20045 étudiants.
Accrédité par ICOES.
Certifié par IAPCC et CPD.

Plan d'adhésion : tous les cours

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