Understanding and Supporting Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders (3HR)

This training provides a foundation on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and the continuum in which this disorder manifests, specifically focusing on children and adolescents. Due to the complexity and co-morbidity often associated with ASD, techniques and strategies to anticipate, analyze, and provide solutions to address complex behaviors, including creating behavior plans, self-monitoring systems, and visual schedules, is an outcome of this course. Other tools, such as using peer support, will be discussed and their benefits for individuals with ASD and supporting peers. This course will also provide a lens to understand the myriad of challenges faced by parents and opportunities to support them.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Articulate the continuum of characteristics, symptoms, and behaviors associated with autism spectrum disorders.
• Articulate strategies and techniques to support individuals with autism spectrum disorders in a variety of settings (e.g., school, home, work, social setting).
• Develop an understanding of behavior supports and how to recognize and identify the A, B, C (e.g., antecedent, behavior, consequence of the behavior) associated with behavior.

This course qualifies for 3 CE hours of Evidence-Based Practices, General Skill Building and Psychopathology training.