Course Code: REL-IDD-0-SPASD
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 10/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Identify at least five challenges and needs that people with autism spectrum disorder commonly experience.
Identify at least six strategies that are helpful for supporting someone with autism spectrum disorder.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Autism Spectrum Disorder and Its Challenges
What Is it?
Causes and Risk Factors
What Are the Challenges of ASD?
Restrictive or Repetitive Behaviors
Receptive Communication
Expressive Communication
Social Interactions
The Value of Relationships
Sensory Processing
Motor Function
Integration and Inclusion
Review
Summary
Section 3: Support Strategies
Visual Support Strategies
Social Support Strategies
Communication Strategies
Knowledge Check
Sensory Support Strategies
Create Structure and Routine
Be Concrete
Address Challenging Behaviors
Consider Executive Function
Build a Positive Relationship
Review
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Instructor: Diane VanHusen, QIDP
Diane VanHusen received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the State University of New York at Albany. She has over 35 years of experience serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters, including roles as direct support professional, early intervention teacher, IDD case manager, and executive director for an ICF/IID facility. She has developed and provided training on a variety of topics related to intellectual and developmental disability services.
Expert Reviewer: Rhonda Davin, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Dr. Rhonda Davin is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with over 25 years of experience in the fields of developmental disabilities and autism. She has served the field as a teacher, college professor, consultant, and expert witness. She started Behavior Consulting Services which provided direct behavior analytic services to children with autism and their families. She has supervised and mentored several behavior analysts and service providers currently practicing in the field today. Dr. Davin has also provided technical assistance for large-scale organizational change efforts in the area of Positive Behavior Supports.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Entry, Intermediate level Direct Care Staff; Entry, Intermediate level Direct Support Professionals (DSP); in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities: Agency.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.