Course Description

Instructor(s)

  • Learn at your own pace.
  • Enroll at any time.
  • You can complete your courses as fast as necessary but generally completion is within 4 to 5 months.
  • You must have earned a bachelor’s degree if registering for credit.

The term “Autism Spectrum Disorders” comprises a number of developmental disabilities, all of which are characterized by impairments in socialization and communicative development. Students in this course will learn about the identification and treatment of Autism, as well as educational methods. Students will learn specific interventions for educating children throughout their lifespan, including behavior modification, early intervention techniques, supporting language and communication development, modifying curriculum and preparing students for community integration and employment. Coursework will emphasize the development of functional and practical lessons that can be used in the student’s current curriculum.

Course Objectives

As a result of this participation in this course, students should:

  1. Understand and describe the characteristics of autism.
  2. Create appropriate interventions in the areas of communication, socialization and behavior.
  3. Facilitate parent and school partnerships for students with ASD.
  4. Develop appropriate lesson plans and classroom accommodations.
  5. Learn how to use augmentative and assistive technology to learn social skills.
  6. Prepare students to successfully transition to middle school, high school and adulthood.

Registration Information

Step 1 - Choose your credit type:

a) Graduate level PDE credit (University of North Dakota) cannot be used for master/degree programs of study.

b) Noncredit/CEUs provides a record of completion (CEA)

Step 2 - Choose appropriate registration button below.

2 Credits

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Cancellation Policy

A minimum $20 processing fee will be assessed per person for cancellations received after registering for the course. Refunds are not issued after the start of the course or after access to the course has been provided. Please e-mail EA at cea@continuingeducationassociates.com to request to cancel your completed registration.