À propos
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
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 
19992 étudiants. Accrédité par ICOES. Certifié par IAPCC et CPD.
19992 étudiants.
Accrédité par ICOES.
Certifié par IAPCC et CPD.
À propos
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
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
Creator
IOA Original
Expertise:
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.