TCHV 3003 - Autism Spectrum Disorder: Information & Effective Intervention Strategies
Description
Autism Spectrum Disorder provides information on the characteristics of the disorders, learning styles associated with the disorders, communication weaknesses commonly seen in this context, and various intervention strategies that have proven successful when working with students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The course helps you make sense of why autistic individuals act the way they do and understand what you can do to help them learn behavior that might be beneficial to them. This course also lists resources for educators, related service personnel, and parents who would like more help or information on autism.
Outline
- Chapter 1 – Introduction & Characteristics This section focuses on the characteristics that define the autism spectrum. The areas to be discussed are the social and communication deficits and the restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests or activities exhibited by individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Chapter 2 – Behaviors & Differences This section describes how autistic individuals perceive the world and their different learning styles. These differences will be applied to the behavioral challenges these students exhibit.
- Chapter 3 – Communication & Language This section discusses the prerequisites for communication, such as object permanence and cause and effect, the components of speech and language, and the communication profiles exhibited by individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Enhancing communication in both the nonverbal and the verbal student will be addressed.
- Chapter 4 – Visually Supported Communication This section discusses how visual supports can be used to help students understand verbal directions and what they need to be doing. Visual supports include symbols, line drawings and pictures used as pictures on a ring, communication boards, schedules, lists, and first/then cards.
Program Objectives
- Define the characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder for better understanding of these disorders.
- Increase the ability to identify students having this disorder.
- Provide information on how individuals with this disorder are different from other students, and how to teach them given these differences.
- Understand their behavior in terms of their differences and communication styles.
- Develop an understanding of the communication differences and weaknesses in autistic students.
- Provide information on teaching strategies.
- Provide resources for teachers and parents.
Notes
This course is offered in partnership with VESi. Learners must earn a minimum of 70% in the course to receive continuing education units.
