Autism Awareness Course
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Whether you are looking to make a career out of helping autistic people or just want to prepare yourself better for being accommodating to people suffering from autism, our course is for you.
Each year, the reported number of people afflicted with autism increases, and the autism community needs more people who are understanding of the condition and trained to help.
Our online Autism Awareness course is specially designed to give you the education you need to help the autistic community. Whether you are looking to learn more about autism to help an autistic person you love or you are just looking to make a difference with people in the community, we are ready and waiting to help.
Learn about autism and what you can do to help the autistic community.
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Description
Our intensive online Autism Awareness course will teach you about:
- The autism spectrum and how to identify where a person fits along it
- How autism affects a person’s social and functional interactions
- The possible causes of autism
- How to treat the different symptoms of autism
- How to create a plan for managing autistic symptoms
- What autism awareness looks like in the classroom
- The community supports that are available to autistic people and their families
How is the Autism course assessed?
There is a short multiple choice exam at the end of each module for you to take and you’ll know your score immediately.
By studying Autism Awareness online with IOA, you do not pay an extra fee for sitting an exam or have to wait for a set date to sit an exam.
Autism Course Breakdown
Module 1: Understanding The Spectrum
- What is autism?
- Myths
- Analysing 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 Behaviour
- How autistic behaviour can be challenging
- Child behaviour and how to identify autism
- Theory of Mind
- Addressing child behaviour
Module 5: Conducting A Functional Autism Assessment
- FBA
- Methods
- Descriptive vs. experimental
- Cautions needed before performing an FBA
- Analysing the data
Module 6: Autism In The Classroom
- Inclusion and proper placement
- Accommodations
- Differentiated instruction
- Individualised educational plans
- Monitoring success
Module 7: Creating A Positive Support Plan
- Event strategies
- Antecedent strategies
- Behaviour 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
- Behavioural 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
- Behavioural therapy
Who is this course for?
Our online Autism Awareness course will help you turn your natural love of helping people into a new career or a rewarding volunteer experience. Young or old, we can help you get the training you need to take the next step towards helping others.
What makes this opportunity even better is that our course is entirely online, meaning you can do all of this on your own time, at your own pace, in your own home. Enroll in our online Autism Awareness course now, and get the training you need to truly help people and feel good about yourself.
Requirements
This Autism course is open to all, with no formal entry requirements.
Career path
After completing this course, you could:
- Volunteer to assist those with autism in learning environments
- Continue your education and become a special needs teacher
- Be better able to assist friends and famiy with autism
- Gain a more complete understanding of the challenges that those with autism face, and be a more empathetic and helpful advocate
Questions and answers
how is this course covered it is just online work or is their assignments involved as well
Answer:In our platform, you will find all that is needed to take and complete your Autism Awareness course. After each module of your course, there is a short exam which includes multiple choice questions.
This was helpful.Hi, are there any course materials that are not online? Such as books and other paperwork that needs to be sent to me?
Answer:Our course is fully online, and since the content is available on our servers there is not need to download the content of the course.
This was helpful.I have just qualified as SEN TA and at the school working with child who has autism. Is this course good idea to do as I am new to autism?
Answer:Hi! Thank you for interest in our course. Autism Awareness helps you if you are looking to make a career out of helping autistic people or just want to prepare yourself better for being accommodating to people suffering from autism. I invite you to have a look at the course syllabus on REED to learn more about the course content. Annika - IOA Team
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