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Enjoy these Benefits and Get a Deeper Understanding of Autism and Interventions!

  • Get a professional understanding of autism, its symptoms, how it is diagnosed, and available interventions
  • The different processing difficulties and disorders associated with autism
  • Learn how autism affects speech and communication
  • Helping people with autism, the different coping strategies, and day-to-day planning
  • Understand the different behavioral interventions including Applied Behavioral Analysis and Early Start Denver Method
  • The types of conventional and alternative medicine treatments used for autism
  • How to build a supportive network for a complete approach to treatment
  • The different factors including the environment that affect people with autism

Study Autism Awareness Online Course and Learn the Different Therapeutic Approaches 

Our Autism Awareness and Practical Interventions Online Course was written and developed by well-known autism experts who have decades of working experience in the field. Our course aims to provide information on practical therapy approaches to help people with autism achieve positive changes and improve their quality of life.

This course will teach you about the different therapies and interventions that parents can utilize. These include Speech and Language Therapy, ABA, Occupational Therapy, as well as behavioural strategies designed to help people with autism. It will also show you why children with autism act the way they do in the hopes of seeing things from their point of view and get a better understanding of how to live with autism.

What you will learn with our Autism Awareness Online Course

  • Introduction to Autism
  • Sensory Processing
  • Speech and Communication
  • Coping Strategies
  • Behavioral and Assistive Interventions
  • Conventional and Alternative Medicine
  • Building a Care Team
  • Environmental Factors

Who would benefit from this course?

The primary audience for this course is parents of children with autism, although it will be of great benefit to you if you work with, or would like to work with, ASD children in any capacity (teacher, classroom assistant, carer, etc.)

You will learn techniques and strategies that will help you within your role as a parent, educator or carer, as well as gain a detailed insight into autism and how families cope with children on the spectrum.

Course Fast Facts:

  1. Learn the fundamentals of Effective Therapeutic Approaches 
  2. Written and developed by leading well-respected authority on autism experts
  3. Unlimited, lifetime access to online course
  4. Certificate of completion awarded with passing score for the online assessment
  5. Study at your own pace with no rigid class timetables, 24/7 from any computer or smart device

Course Delivery

Courses are accessed online by any device including PC, tablet or Smart Phone. Upon purchase an automated welcome email will be sent to you (please check your junk email inbox if not received as this is an automated email), in order for you to access your online course, which is Available 24/7 on any computer or smart mobile device.

Autism Awareness Online Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction

We will describe autism spectrum disorder (ASD), its symptoms, and how the illness is diagnosed in the first lesson of this course on autism interventions. We will also debunk some common misconceptions regarding ASD and other kinds of neurodivergence. Simply put, neurodivergence refers to the fact that a person's brain functions differently from that of a neurotypical individual. Autism, dyspraxia, ADHD, and obsessive-compulsive disorder are just a few of the conditions that come under this umbrella.

What is Autism?

To begin, we must recognize that autistic persons see the world differently than allistic or non-autistic people. Autistic persons have a hard time negotiating the social intricacies of circumstances meant for neurotypical people.

Symptoms of Autism

Autism symptoms can appear in youngsters as early as the age of two. They observe the baby's lack of sustained eye contact or the fact that he or she frequently focuses on a single thing for lengthy periods. Back-and-forth play between the infant and the caregiver is not permitted. Autistic children may show minimal interest in social activities as a kid, leading to social detachment.

How Autism is Diagnosed

Although more excellent knowledge of autism has made diagnosis simpler, it is still a challenging task. Because there is no standard medical test that can be employed, this is the case. When it comes to testing for autism, nothing beats a blood or urine test. ASD must also be separated from other disorders that have similar symptoms.

Dispelling Myths About Autism

The Austrian psychiatrist Leo Kanner produced one of the most troubling fallacies about autism in the 1940s. He said that cold and insensitive mothers traumatize their children, resulting in autism. Kanner claims that as a coping tactic, children "retreated" to autism. For decades, this belief caused many women and families to languish until it was false.

Module 2: Sensory Processing

The sensory process and its relationship to autism will be discussed in Module 2. Sensory processing disorder (SPD) and other sensory difficulties can be overwhelming for autistic persons. Sensory input affects autistic persons in a variety of ways. Their brains misunderstand sensory signals, and they may even have a bias for specific experiences. Autistic persons may become fixated on moving things or seek out certain textures as a result of this. They may make a concerted effort to avoid commonplace noises (such as a kettle boiling) and the feel of particular textiles.

Disorders and Sensory Processing Difficulties

Sensory processing refers to how a person receives, interprets, and organizes information acquired via their senses. Hearing, seeing, touching, smelling, and tasting are the five senses. Sensing can also take the shape of the movement. An autistic person's sensory overload shows that their perception is significantly sharper than the ordinary neurotypical. They may be particularly attentive to carpet loops or complain about dust on surfaces.

Presentation of Sensory Processing Disorders

Parents of children with sensory processing disorders may receive a phone call from their kid's school, informing them that their child cannot remain quietly in class and may even disrupt the class. They can be daydreaming and not paying attention.

Impact of Sensory-Processing Difficulties

Autistic persons frequently struggle to understand and organize sensory data. Their sensory experiences might be unsettling or even unpleasant at times. Overwhelmed sensory input can trigger anxiety and meltdowns in youngsters who do not comprehend the fundamental cause or upset adults. Autistic persons may not register sensory cues as rapidly as others in various settings. According to one research, 83 per cent of autistic people reported some sensory processing issues.

Module 3: Speech and Communication

We will talk about how speech and communication affect ASD in this unit. Autistic persons have a broad spectrum of communication abilities, from nonverbal to limited. Disfluency in speech can be a problem for those with ASD. The forward flow, rhythm, and tempo of speech are all disrupted by disfluent speech. When a person pauses, uses fillers, or repeats words, the flow of communication is disrupted.

Disfluent Speech

Stuttering, cluttering, and unusual disfluency are the three forms of disfluent speech. In terms of severity, they might vary. When a person stutters, they are aware of the words they wish to say. They, on the other hand, have a hard time physically pronouncing the words. Individual letters ("m-m-m-mother") or syllables may be repeated. When it comes to a sound, they may become "stuck," resulting in a gap between the first sound and the remainder of the word.

Correcting Disfluent Speech

Targeted therapy tactics that focus on precise articulation and speech timing can be beneficial to autistic persons. For simplicity and control by easy pauses, clutter therapy relies on sounds.

Alternative Forms of Communication

Nonverbal autistic persons rely on different modes of communication to communicate with others.

  • Showing intent with gestures
  • Leading others to an item of interest
  • Producing other sounds beyond speech

Body Language

An autistic individual may find it challenging to stay focused on a task. This is because their mental processes are typically faster than those of neurotypical persons. When an autistic person is trying to comprehend a multitude of inputs, he or she may appear chaotic and distracted. Their body language might signal that they are not paying attention or are not interested in what you say.

Resources for Nonverbal People

Nonverbal persons can communicate in a variety of ways. Resources and adaptive technology are becoming more advanced over time as new technology is constantly being developed. Computers are an excellent approach to providing nonverbal autistic persons with assistive technology. AntzFree, for example, lets users interact with a computer interface by moving their heads. It allows the user to send and receive text messages by speaking and writing.

Speech Therapy

If a kid with ASD is suspected of having speech issues, he or she will be sent to a speech expert or therapist. This individual is a specialist in speech, voice, and language difficulties. The therapist will do a range of assessments. These factors will determine the capacity of the youngster to communicate. They will then devise a treatment plan that is appropriate for you.

Applied Behavior Analysis

Communication can be greatly aided through Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), especially for nonverbal people. ABA is a therapy strategy that may be adjusted for use at home to assist a nonverbal youngster in developing speech. ABA is a therapy that has been scientifically proven to be effective. The validation shows that it aids autistic youngsters in overcoming developmental delays in several areas.

Module 4: Coping Strategies

To deal with life's unavoidable changes and stress, everyone has to acquire coping skills. Finding practical and realistic coping mechanisms is essential. Autistic persons are no exception. While coping tactics should still be highly personalized, a few suggestions may apply to neurodivergent persons more widely.

Change and Transition

Change and disturbances are difficult for autistic persons. It might be as easy as rushing from one duty to the next. As a result, for persons with ASD, daily routines are crucial. Routines may appear to be identical to those of neurotypical persons at first glance. An autistic person may, for example, get up, wash, have breakfast, assist their children with school preparations, and then go to work.

Daily Planning

Routine and order may be established by planning out the day. Prioritizing milestones at specific intervals and periods may be required.

  • Waking up
  • Showering or bathing
  • Preparing meals

Activities and Exercises

Autistic persons can keep attention by focusing coping techniques around activities. These may be customized to fit a person's age and interests.

Disruptions

Autistic persons who are affected by interruptions or other occurrences are more likely to seek emotional assistance. It is critical to allow autistic persons to reach out at their speed rather than imposing conversation or interaction when it is undesirable.

Executive Function

Autistic persons have a hard time controlling their emotions. Emotional outbursts might be triggered by a disrupted mental process, altered plans, or unfamiliar surroundings. If a kid is diagnosed early in life, many youngsters develop self-management abilities over time. Executive function development is a lifelong process that continues until maturity.

Emotional Self-Regulation

Emotional self-regulation is another notion. This is the capacity to change one's behaviour in response to various emotions such as displeasure, annoyance, worry, and stress.

Sample Lesson

The following stage is to assist the youngster in recognizing different emotional states in various scenarios. First, you may talk about various emotional circumstances so that the youngster knows what is going on. Choose an example based on your interactions with the youngster, but avoid anything too distressing, such as a pet's death. Assist the kid in selecting an emotional face from the chart, and then talk about why they chose that particular face.

Module 5: Behavioral and Assistive Interventions

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics and the National Research Council, the most effective therapy techniques contain structure and defined focal areas. We will go into behavioural and assistive therapies in greater depth in this section of the course. Because ASD is most commonly diagnosed in youth, these interventions are frequently addressed in children. On the other hand, many of these models will apply to those who are diagnosed early in adulthood.

Applied Behavioral Analysis

ABA has evolved into a unique therapy. It is primarily regarded as a highly successful intervention for children and adults with ASD by healthcare experts.

Discrete Trial Training

Discrete Trial Training is the first of these strategies (DTT). This is a method of teaching in which the subject is asked to respond to a series of prompts with either a correct or erroneous response. The purpose of these lists is to encourage desirable behaviour or responses. Each lesson is dismantled until just the most fundamental elements are left.

Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention

Another type of ABA training is Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI). It is designed for young children who have been diagnosed with ASD. These youngsters are usually under the age of five, and they are commonly under three. EIBI is a highly organized method for developing good habits in a specific functional area. A good example is a social communication.

Early Start Denver Model

The Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) is an ABA training program for autistic children and adults aged 12 to 48. According to therapists, children's cognitive, verbal, and social abilities are advanced through play and other activities.

Pivotal Response Training

Pivotal Response Training (PRT) aims to increase a child's drive to learn while monitoring their behaviour and initiating conversation. Positive adjustments in these areas are thought to have a far-reaching impact on the child's other habits.

Verbal Behavior Intervention

VBI is an ABA program that promotes verbal skills. It is compatible with other ABA programs.

Assistive Technology

ABA provides additional components for a kid with ASD that can be used as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. Assistive technology, or AT, is one of them. Remember that AT encompasses a wide range of devices, including electronic tablets, communication boards, and other gadgets. They are all meant to make it easier for autistic persons to communicate and engage with others.

Dietary Approaches

Autistic persons can benefit from customized diets that boost general health. Certain foods, such as casein, gluten, artificial additives, certain carbs, and yeast, are removed from diets. Mineral, vitamin, and probiotic supplements are recommended instead. These are especially crucial for youngsters who do not have adult nutrition understanding.

Medications

Although no drug can treat ASD itself, some medicines can help with some of its symptoms. Anxiety, hyperactivity, attention, and other problems such as seizures may all require medication.

Biomedical Interventions

Restricted diets, hormone therapy, medications, and supplements are examples of biomedical treatments. Some individuals advocate treating ASD symptoms using biological therapies. The National Autistic Society, on the other hand, says there is insufficient scientific data to back up their usefulness. They feel that there is insufficient evidence that biological therapies aid in the management of ASD.

SPELL Framework

  • Structure
  • Positive approaches and expectations
  • Empathy
  • Low arousal
  • Links

Each of these five factors has been identified as being necessary for autistic persons. The SPELL framework has proven to be quite effective in assisting persons with ASD in managing their symptoms. Structure refers to a familiar and secure environment and routine, which helps autistic persons overcome their worries and anxiety caused by ambiguity. The structure also aids in the development of self-confidence, resulting in increased independence.

Module 6: Conventional and Alternative Medicine

For ages, people have been studying the profession of medicine. Even though there are several treatment models and applications, each may be classified into one of two categories: mainstream medicine or alternative medicine. This session will look at how ASD may be treated using traditional Western medicine and alternative approaches.

Types of Medicine

Adopting treatment approaches that incorporate medications, diagnostic tests, and surgery, among other interventions, is known as conventional medicine, also known as Western medicine. For more critical or life-threatening diseases, this sort of treatment is indicated. Individuals who provide this sort of care must complete years of rigorous training and receive a medical degree. To guarantee that the standards for safe practice are satisfied, established governance and regulation structures are in place.

Conventional Care for Autism

On numerous levels, autism is a complicated developmental condition that is difficult to cure. In order to adequately assess each person's requirements, treating ASD necessitates getting to know them individually. The most prevalent pharmacological treatments that have been shown to help people with this illness are found in traditional medicine. Behavioural techniques are very advantageous.

Alternative Medicine for Autism

For the treatment of autism, alternative medicine is typically not suggested. Alternative medicine is exempt from the exact stringent scientific requirements of traditional medicine. As a result, research is focused on a smaller number of applications. This can lead to a paucity of knowledge on how autistic people and children respond to different types of alternative therapy.

Module 7: Building a Support Network

This section will discuss the many doctors and medical experts who work with autistic children and adults. We will go through typical ethical considerations when working with autistic persons and parenting approaches that are not generally encouraged.

Occupational Therapists

Occupational therapists provide individualized therapy and evaluations. They instruct in a variety of functional areas that have an impact on day-to-day duties. Autistic persons may require regular direction, redirection, and reassurance to manage their everyday life, depending on the degree of care they require. Dressing, cooking, and showering are examples of activities of daily living (ADLs) for adults.

Physical Therapists

Physical therapists also provide individualized therapy and evaluations. Strength, mobility, and motor abilities can all be improved or regained with their help.

Speech-Language Pathologists

In contrast to occupational and physical therapists, speech-language pathologists are frequently the first to diagnose autism. Other therapists and experts are regularly referred to them. One in every three autistic persons has difficulty pronouncing speech sounds in order to communicate successfully with others. These issues can include difficulty formulating speech, choosing words, and understanding how to engage in general.

Psychologists

A diagnostic team of psychologists generally assesses and diagnoses autism by observing the patient for a particular set of behaviours. They can refer you to other medical specialists or help you with school and job adjustments. Psychologists can also aid in assessing specific learning issues so that school and post-school choices can be planned. They also look for an autistic person's mental health at all stages of his or her life.

Primary Care Physicians

A primary care physician is frequently a family doctor and the first point of contact for many parents and children who recognize early indicators of autism in their kid or themselves. They offer recommendations to specialist services and coordinate treatment through an interdisciplinary team.

Teachers and School Staff

While not medical professionals, teachers can play an essential role in treating ASD and assisting autistic children. This might be as easy as respecting a kid's needs and looking for creative approaches to assist an autistic youngster in learning.

Ethical Considerations

By assuming that function is tied to intrinsic value, functioning labels alienate disabled persons from their non-disabled counterparts. Adult autistics have expressed how these labels degrade and devalue them. Clinicians, caregivers, instructors, and loved ones would prefer to say "degree of assistance" instead. Instead of assessing an autistic person's capacity to behave like neurotypical peers, this test assesses the sort of support network that is required.

Parenting Styles

Many parenting styles are not appropriate for autistic children. This is a generalization based on research; nonetheless, parenting should be adapted to the child's unique requirements. Hovering, micromanaging, and controlling are all characteristics of helicopter parenting. Instead of learning by observation and examples, autistic children must learn through direct teaching and executing a job.

Spouses in Support Networks

A spouse can assist their autistic partner in a variety of ways. There are plenty of social media support groups to connect with people who are going through the same thing.

Module 8: Environmental Factors

Environmental elements that have a role in ASD will be discussed in Module 8. There will be a talk about establishing sensory-friendly spaces as part of this. Sensory issues are common among autistic persons. If autistic people's circumstances are not suited to their requirements, these challenges can make daily contact challenging.

Adjusting Environments

All five senses might be affected by sensory disorders. Nearly 90% of autistic persons are thought to be affected by these difficulties. We all know that controlling other people in public is hard, but there are specific actions that people may take to create sensory-friendly homes and workplaces. Some sources of stimulation may need to be increased, while others may need to be reduced for an autistic individual.

Design

Before making any modifications, visualize a sensory-friendly setting since frequent changes might be stressful. Autistic persons may not express their wants adequately. Thus they should be permitted to try out different designs as needed.

Colour

Autistic youngsters sense colour considerably more strongly than their neurotypical counterparts, according to researchers. When creating a safe area, it is critical to reducing this source of overstimulation.

Lighting

Excessive illumination, such as fluorescent lamps, should be avoided for creating a relaxing room setting. For autistic persons, bright lights or fluorescent bulbs might be unsettling. It may lead to the individual seeking sanctuary or isolating oneself in a more favourable atmosphere. There is a good chance that autistic persons abruptly depart a location because they are overloaded.

Organization/Structure

It is no surprise that kids can get into much trouble. To establish a schedule, autistic children's rooms must be organized and ordered.

Sensory Items

Occupational therapists offer a variety of intriguing products that youngsters enjoy. Many of these therapeutic devices are inexpensive and may be utilized at home. Rope ladders, swings, and oversized pillows, for example, can all be used as sensory devices.

Bathrooms

Bathrooms can trigger sensory sensitivities because of the odd features, such as tile, that do not appear in such a concentrated fashion elsewhere.

  • Tile can cause echoes and ringing noises.
  • The floors are often cold.
  • Some toilets are especially loud.

IEPs and Disability Accommodations

Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) or employment disability accommodation requests might include sensory demands. The majority of people link school accommodations with learning problems. IEPs can indeed provide extra time for autistic children to complete schoolwork or examinations. Moving the youngster to a quiet room for testing, on the other hand, maybe a sensory accommodation.

Personal Preference

The public's understanding of ASD is expanding, as is the need to provide sensory-friendly surroundings. Architects are even writing about buildings that are autism-friendly. Families have modified their houses to provide a pleasant sensory environment.

Awareness in Shared Spaces

Raising awareness in shared areas is another aspect of addressing environmental concerns. Identifying as autistic or sharing personal information should never be forced upon autistic persons unless they are comfortable doing so.

Recognition & Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this course and achieving a passing score for the assessment, you will be issued with an international continuing education credit (CEU) certificate.

This Certificate is applicable worldwide, which demonstrates your commitment to learning new skills. You can share the certificate with your friends, relatives, co-workers, and potential employers. Also, include it in your resume/CV, professional social media profiles and job applications.

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Units of Study

Module 1: Introduction

  • What is Autism?
  • Symptoms of Autism
  • How Autism is Diagnosed
  • Dispelling Myths About Autism

Module 2: Sensory Processing

  • Disorders and Sensory Processing Difficulties
  • Presentation of Sensory Processing Disorders
  • Impact of Sensory-Processing Difficulties

Module 3: Speech and Communication

  • Disfluent Speech
  • Correcting Disfluent Speech
  • Alternative Forms of Communication
  • Body Language
  • Resources for Nonverbal People
  • Speech Therapy
  • Applied Behavior Analysis

Module 4: Coping Strategies

  • Change and Transition
  • Daily Planning
  • Activities and Exercises
  • Disruptions
  • Executive Function
  • Emotional Self-Regulation

Module 5: Behavioral and Assistive Interventions

  • Applied Behavioral Analysis
  • Discrete Trial Training
  • Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention
  • Early Start Denver Model
  • Pivotal Response Training
  • Verbal Behavior Intervention
  • Assistive Technology
  • Dietary Approaches
  • Medications
  • Biomedical Interventions

Module 6: Conventional and Alternative Medicine

  • Types of Medicine
  • Conventional Care for Autism
  • Alternative Medicine for Autism

Module 7: Building a Support Network

  • Occupational Therapists
  • Physical Therapists
  • Speech-Language Pathologists
  • Psychologists
  • Primary Care Physicians
  • Teachers and School Staff
  • Ethical Considerations
  • Parenting Styles
  • Spouses in Support Networks

Module 8: Environmental Factors

  • Adjusting Environments
  • Design
  • Color
  • Lighting
  • Organization/Structure
  • Sensory Items
  • Bathrooms
  • IEPs and Disability Accommodations
  • Personal Preference
  • Awareness in Shared Spaces
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Course Summary

  • Delivery: Online
  • Access: Unlimited Lifetime
  • Time: Study at your own pace
  • Duration:20 Hours
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Qualification: Certificate
About This Course

Enjoy these Benefits and Get a Deeper Understanding of Autism and Interventions!

  • Get a professional understanding of autism, its symptoms, how it is diagnosed, and available interventions
  • The different processing difficulties and disorders associated with autism
  • Learn how autism affects speech and communication
  • Helping people with autism, the different coping strategies, and day-to-day planning
  • Understand the different behavioral interventions including Applied Behavioral Analysis and Early Start Denver Method
  • The types of conventional and alternative medicine treatments used for autism
  • How to build a supportive network for a complete approach to treatment
  • The different factors including the environment that affect people with autism

Study Autism Awareness Online Course and Learn the Different Therapeutic Approaches 

Our Autism Awareness and Practical Interventions Online Course was written and developed by well-known autism experts who have decades of working experience in the field. Our course aims to provide information on practical therapy approaches to help people with autism achieve positive changes and improve their quality of life.

This course will teach you about the different therapies and interventions that parents can utilize. These include Speech and Language Therapy, ABA, Occupational Therapy, as well as behavioural strategies designed to help people with autism. It will also show you why children with autism act the way they do in the hopes of seeing things from their point of view and get a better understanding of how to live with autism.

What you will learn with our Autism Awareness Online Course

  • Introduction to Autism
  • Sensory Processing
  • Speech and Communication
  • Coping Strategies
  • Behavioral and Assistive Interventions
  • Conventional and Alternative Medicine
  • Building a Care Team
  • Environmental Factors

Who would benefit from this course?

The primary audience for this course is parents of children with autism, although it will be of great benefit to you if you work with, or would like to work with, ASD children in any capacity (teacher, classroom assistant, carer, etc.)

You will learn techniques and strategies that will help you within your role as a parent, educator or carer, as well as gain a detailed insight into autism and how families cope with children on the spectrum.

Course Fast Facts:

  1. Learn the fundamentals of Effective Therapeutic Approaches 
  2. Written and developed by leading well-respected authority on autism experts
  3. Unlimited, lifetime access to online course
  4. Certificate of completion awarded with passing score for the online assessment
  5. Study at your own pace with no rigid class timetables, 24/7 from any computer or smart device

Course Delivery

Courses are accessed online by any device including PC, tablet or Smart Phone. Upon purchase an automated welcome email will be sent to you (please check your junk email inbox if not received as this is an automated email), in order for you to access your online course, which is Available 24/7 on any computer or smart mobile device.

Autism Awareness Online Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction

We will describe autism spectrum disorder (ASD), its symptoms, and how the illness is diagnosed in the first lesson of this course on autism interventions. We will also debunk some common misconceptions regarding ASD and other kinds of neurodivergence. Simply put, neurodivergence refers to the fact that a person's brain functions differently from that of a neurotypical individual. Autism, dyspraxia, ADHD, and obsessive-compulsive disorder are just a few of the conditions that come under this umbrella.

What is Autism?

To begin, we must recognize that autistic persons see the world differently than allistic or non-autistic people. Autistic persons have a hard time negotiating the social intricacies of circumstances meant for neurotypical people.

Symptoms of Autism

Autism symptoms can appear in youngsters as early as the age of two. They observe the baby's lack of sustained eye contact or the fact that he or she frequently focuses on a single thing for lengthy periods. Back-and-forth play between the infant and the caregiver is not permitted. Autistic children may show minimal interest in social activities as a kid, leading to social detachment.

How Autism is Diagnosed

Although more excellent knowledge of autism has made diagnosis simpler, it is still a challenging task. Because there is no standard medical test that can be employed, this is the case. When it comes to testing for autism, nothing beats a blood or urine test. ASD must also be separated from other disorders that have similar symptoms.

Dispelling Myths About Autism

The Austrian psychiatrist Leo Kanner produced one of the most troubling fallacies about autism in the 1940s. He said that cold and insensitive mothers traumatize their children, resulting in autism. Kanner claims that as a coping tactic, children "retreated" to autism. For decades, this belief caused many women and families to languish until it was false.

Module 2: Sensory Processing

The sensory process and its relationship to autism will be discussed in Module 2. Sensory processing disorder (SPD) and other sensory difficulties can be overwhelming for autistic persons. Sensory input affects autistic persons in a variety of ways. Their brains misunderstand sensory signals, and they may even have a bias for specific experiences. Autistic persons may become fixated on moving things or seek out certain textures as a result of this. They may make a concerted effort to avoid commonplace noises (such as a kettle boiling) and the feel of particular textiles.

Disorders and Sensory Processing Difficulties

Sensory processing refers to how a person receives, interprets, and organizes information acquired via their senses. Hearing, seeing, touching, smelling, and tasting are the five senses. Sensing can also take the shape of the movement. An autistic person's sensory overload shows that their perception is significantly sharper than the ordinary neurotypical. They may be particularly attentive to carpet loops or complain about dust on surfaces.

Presentation of Sensory Processing Disorders

Parents of children with sensory processing disorders may receive a phone call from their kid's school, informing them that their child cannot remain quietly in class and may even disrupt the class. They can be daydreaming and not paying attention.

Impact of Sensory-Processing Difficulties

Autistic persons frequently struggle to understand and organize sensory data. Their sensory experiences might be unsettling or even unpleasant at times. Overwhelmed sensory input can trigger anxiety and meltdowns in youngsters who do not comprehend the fundamental cause or upset adults. Autistic persons may not register sensory cues as rapidly as others in various settings. According to one research, 83 per cent of autistic people reported some sensory processing issues.

Module 3: Speech and Communication

We will talk about how speech and communication affect ASD in this unit. Autistic persons have a broad spectrum of communication abilities, from nonverbal to limited. Disfluency in speech can be a problem for those with ASD. The forward flow, rhythm, and tempo of speech are all disrupted by disfluent speech. When a person pauses, uses fillers, or repeats words, the flow of communication is disrupted.

Disfluent Speech

Stuttering, cluttering, and unusual disfluency are the three forms of disfluent speech. In terms of severity, they might vary. When a person stutters, they are aware of the words they wish to say. They, on the other hand, have a hard time physically pronouncing the words. Individual letters ("m-m-m-mother") or syllables may be repeated. When it comes to a sound, they may become "stuck," resulting in a gap between the first sound and the remainder of the word.

Correcting Disfluent Speech

Targeted therapy tactics that focus on precise articulation and speech timing can be beneficial to autistic persons. For simplicity and control by easy pauses, clutter therapy relies on sounds.

Alternative Forms of Communication

Nonverbal autistic persons rely on different modes of communication to communicate with others.

  • Showing intent with gestures
  • Leading others to an item of interest
  • Producing other sounds beyond speech

Body Language

An autistic individual may find it challenging to stay focused on a task. This is because their mental processes are typically faster than those of neurotypical persons. When an autistic person is trying to comprehend a multitude of inputs, he or she may appear chaotic and distracted. Their body language might signal that they are not paying attention or are not interested in what you say.

Resources for Nonverbal People

Nonverbal persons can communicate in a variety of ways. Resources and adaptive technology are becoming more advanced over time as new technology is constantly being developed. Computers are an excellent approach to providing nonverbal autistic persons with assistive technology. AntzFree, for example, lets users interact with a computer interface by moving their heads. It allows the user to send and receive text messages by speaking and writing.

Speech Therapy

If a kid with ASD is suspected of having speech issues, he or she will be sent to a speech expert or therapist. This individual is a specialist in speech, voice, and language difficulties. The therapist will do a range of assessments. These factors will determine the capacity of the youngster to communicate. They will then devise a treatment plan that is appropriate for you.

Applied Behavior Analysis

Communication can be greatly aided through Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), especially for nonverbal people. ABA is a therapy strategy that may be adjusted for use at home to assist a nonverbal youngster in developing speech. ABA is a therapy that has been scientifically proven to be effective. The validation shows that it aids autistic youngsters in overcoming developmental delays in several areas.

Module 4: Coping Strategies

To deal with life's unavoidable changes and stress, everyone has to acquire coping skills. Finding practical and realistic coping mechanisms is essential. Autistic persons are no exception. While coping tactics should still be highly personalized, a few suggestions may apply to neurodivergent persons more widely.

Change and Transition

Change and disturbances are difficult for autistic persons. It might be as easy as rushing from one duty to the next. As a result, for persons with ASD, daily routines are crucial. Routines may appear to be identical to those of neurotypical persons at first glance. An autistic person may, for example, get up, wash, have breakfast, assist their children with school preparations, and then go to work.

Daily Planning

Routine and order may be established by planning out the day. Prioritizing milestones at specific intervals and periods may be required.

  • Waking up
  • Showering or bathing
  • Preparing meals

Activities and Exercises

Autistic persons can keep attention by focusing coping techniques around activities. These may be customized to fit a person's age and interests.

Disruptions

Autistic persons who are affected by interruptions or other occurrences are more likely to seek emotional assistance. It is critical to allow autistic persons to reach out at their speed rather than imposing conversation or interaction when it is undesirable.

Executive Function

Autistic persons have a hard time controlling their emotions. Emotional outbursts might be triggered by a disrupted mental process, altered plans, or unfamiliar surroundings. If a kid is diagnosed early in life, many youngsters develop self-management abilities over time. Executive function development is a lifelong process that continues until maturity.

Emotional Self-Regulation

Emotional self-regulation is another notion. This is the capacity to change one's behaviour in response to various emotions such as displeasure, annoyance, worry, and stress.

Sample Lesson

The following stage is to assist the youngster in recognizing different emotional states in various scenarios. First, you may talk about various emotional circumstances so that the youngster knows what is going on. Choose an example based on your interactions with the youngster, but avoid anything too distressing, such as a pet's death. Assist the kid in selecting an emotional face from the chart, and then talk about why they chose that particular face.

Module 5: Behavioral and Assistive Interventions

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics and the National Research Council, the most effective therapy techniques contain structure and defined focal areas. We will go into behavioural and assistive therapies in greater depth in this section of the course. Because ASD is most commonly diagnosed in youth, these interventions are frequently addressed in children. On the other hand, many of these models will apply to those who are diagnosed early in adulthood.

Applied Behavioral Analysis

ABA has evolved into a unique therapy. It is primarily regarded as a highly successful intervention for children and adults with ASD by healthcare experts.

Discrete Trial Training

Discrete Trial Training is the first of these strategies (DTT). This is a method of teaching in which the subject is asked to respond to a series of prompts with either a correct or erroneous response. The purpose of these lists is to encourage desirable behaviour or responses. Each lesson is dismantled until just the most fundamental elements are left.

Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention

Another type of ABA training is Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI). It is designed for young children who have been diagnosed with ASD. These youngsters are usually under the age of five, and they are commonly under three. EIBI is a highly organized method for developing good habits in a specific functional area. A good example is a social communication.

Early Start Denver Model

The Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) is an ABA training program for autistic children and adults aged 12 to 48. According to therapists, children's cognitive, verbal, and social abilities are advanced through play and other activities.

Pivotal Response Training

Pivotal Response Training (PRT) aims to increase a child's drive to learn while monitoring their behaviour and initiating conversation. Positive adjustments in these areas are thought to have a far-reaching impact on the child's other habits.

Verbal Behavior Intervention

VBI is an ABA program that promotes verbal skills. It is compatible with other ABA programs.

Assistive Technology

ABA provides additional components for a kid with ASD that can be used as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. Assistive technology, or AT, is one of them. Remember that AT encompasses a wide range of devices, including electronic tablets, communication boards, and other gadgets. They are all meant to make it easier for autistic persons to communicate and engage with others.

Dietary Approaches

Autistic persons can benefit from customized diets that boost general health. Certain foods, such as casein, gluten, artificial additives, certain carbs, and yeast, are removed from diets. Mineral, vitamin, and probiotic supplements are recommended instead. These are especially crucial for youngsters who do not have adult nutrition understanding.

Medications

Although no drug can treat ASD itself, some medicines can help with some of its symptoms. Anxiety, hyperactivity, attention, and other problems such as seizures may all require medication.

Biomedical Interventions

Restricted diets, hormone therapy, medications, and supplements are examples of biomedical treatments. Some individuals advocate treating ASD symptoms using biological therapies. The National Autistic Society, on the other hand, says there is insufficient scientific data to back up their usefulness. They feel that there is insufficient evidence that biological therapies aid in the management of ASD.

SPELL Framework

  • Structure
  • Positive approaches and expectations
  • Empathy
  • Low arousal
  • Links

Each of these five factors has been identified as being necessary for autistic persons. The SPELL framework has proven to be quite effective in assisting persons with ASD in managing their symptoms. Structure refers to a familiar and secure environment and routine, which helps autistic persons overcome their worries and anxiety caused by ambiguity. The structure also aids in the development of self-confidence, resulting in increased independence.

Module 6: Conventional and Alternative Medicine

For ages, people have been studying the profession of medicine. Even though there are several treatment models and applications, each may be classified into one of two categories: mainstream medicine or alternative medicine. This session will look at how ASD may be treated using traditional Western medicine and alternative approaches.

Types of Medicine

Adopting treatment approaches that incorporate medications, diagnostic tests, and surgery, among other interventions, is known as conventional medicine, also known as Western medicine. For more critical or life-threatening diseases, this sort of treatment is indicated. Individuals who provide this sort of care must complete years of rigorous training and receive a medical degree. To guarantee that the standards for safe practice are satisfied, established governance and regulation structures are in place.

Conventional Care for Autism

On numerous levels, autism is a complicated developmental condition that is difficult to cure. In order to adequately assess each person's requirements, treating ASD necessitates getting to know them individually. The most prevalent pharmacological treatments that have been shown to help people with this illness are found in traditional medicine. Behavioural techniques are very advantageous.

Alternative Medicine for Autism

For the treatment of autism, alternative medicine is typically not suggested. Alternative medicine is exempt from the exact stringent scientific requirements of traditional medicine. As a result, research is focused on a smaller number of applications. This can lead to a paucity of knowledge on how autistic people and children respond to different types of alternative therapy.

Module 7: Building a Support Network

This section will discuss the many doctors and medical experts who work with autistic children and adults. We will go through typical ethical considerations when working with autistic persons and parenting approaches that are not generally encouraged.

Occupational Therapists

Occupational therapists provide individualized therapy and evaluations. They instruct in a variety of functional areas that have an impact on day-to-day duties. Autistic persons may require regular direction, redirection, and reassurance to manage their everyday life, depending on the degree of care they require. Dressing, cooking, and showering are examples of activities of daily living (ADLs) for adults.

Physical Therapists

Physical therapists also provide individualized therapy and evaluations. Strength, mobility, and motor abilities can all be improved or regained with their help.

Speech-Language Pathologists

In contrast to occupational and physical therapists, speech-language pathologists are frequently the first to diagnose autism. Other therapists and experts are regularly referred to them. One in every three autistic persons has difficulty pronouncing speech sounds in order to communicate successfully with others. These issues can include difficulty formulating speech, choosing words, and understanding how to engage in general.

Psychologists

A diagnostic team of psychologists generally assesses and diagnoses autism by observing the patient for a particular set of behaviours. They can refer you to other medical specialists or help you with school and job adjustments. Psychologists can also aid in assessing specific learning issues so that school and post-school choices can be planned. They also look for an autistic person's mental health at all stages of his or her life.

Primary Care Physicians

A primary care physician is frequently a family doctor and the first point of contact for many parents and children who recognize early indicators of autism in their kid or themselves. They offer recommendations to specialist services and coordinate treatment through an interdisciplinary team.

Teachers and School Staff

While not medical professionals, teachers can play an essential role in treating ASD and assisting autistic children. This might be as easy as respecting a kid's needs and looking for creative approaches to assist an autistic youngster in learning.

Ethical Considerations

By assuming that function is tied to intrinsic value, functioning labels alienate disabled persons from their non-disabled counterparts. Adult autistics have expressed how these labels degrade and devalue them. Clinicians, caregivers, instructors, and loved ones would prefer to say "degree of assistance" instead. Instead of assessing an autistic person's capacity to behave like neurotypical peers, this test assesses the sort of support network that is required.

Parenting Styles

Many parenting styles are not appropriate for autistic children. This is a generalization based on research; nonetheless, parenting should be adapted to the child's unique requirements. Hovering, micromanaging, and controlling are all characteristics of helicopter parenting. Instead of learning by observation and examples, autistic children must learn through direct teaching and executing a job.

Spouses in Support Networks

A spouse can assist their autistic partner in a variety of ways. There are plenty of social media support groups to connect with people who are going through the same thing.

Module 8: Environmental Factors

Environmental elements that have a role in ASD will be discussed in Module 8. There will be a talk about establishing sensory-friendly spaces as part of this. Sensory issues are common among autistic persons. If autistic people's circumstances are not suited to their requirements, these challenges can make daily contact challenging.

Adjusting Environments

All five senses might be affected by sensory disorders. Nearly 90% of autistic persons are thought to be affected by these difficulties. We all know that controlling other people in public is hard, but there are specific actions that people may take to create sensory-friendly homes and workplaces. Some sources of stimulation may need to be increased, while others may need to be reduced for an autistic individual.

Design

Before making any modifications, visualize a sensory-friendly setting since frequent changes might be stressful. Autistic persons may not express their wants adequately. Thus they should be permitted to try out different designs as needed.

Colour

Autistic youngsters sense colour considerably more strongly than their neurotypical counterparts, according to researchers. When creating a safe area, it is critical to reducing this source of overstimulation.

Lighting

Excessive illumination, such as fluorescent lamps, should be avoided for creating a relaxing room setting. For autistic persons, bright lights or fluorescent bulbs might be unsettling. It may lead to the individual seeking sanctuary or isolating oneself in a more favourable atmosphere. There is a good chance that autistic persons abruptly depart a location because they are overloaded.

Organization/Structure

It is no surprise that kids can get into much trouble. To establish a schedule, autistic children's rooms must be organized and ordered.

Sensory Items

Occupational therapists offer a variety of intriguing products that youngsters enjoy. Many of these therapeutic devices are inexpensive and may be utilized at home. Rope ladders, swings, and oversized pillows, for example, can all be used as sensory devices.

Bathrooms

Bathrooms can trigger sensory sensitivities because of the odd features, such as tile, that do not appear in such a concentrated fashion elsewhere.

  • Tile can cause echoes and ringing noises.
  • The floors are often cold.
  • Some toilets are especially loud.

IEPs and Disability Accommodations

Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) or employment disability accommodation requests might include sensory demands. The majority of people link school accommodations with learning problems. IEPs can indeed provide extra time for autistic children to complete schoolwork or examinations. Moving the youngster to a quiet room for testing, on the other hand, maybe a sensory accommodation.

Personal Preference

The public's understanding of ASD is expanding, as is the need to provide sensory-friendly surroundings. Architects are even writing about buildings that are autism-friendly. Families have modified their houses to provide a pleasant sensory environment.

Awareness in Shared Spaces

Raising awareness in shared areas is another aspect of addressing environmental concerns. Identifying as autistic or sharing personal information should never be forced upon autistic persons unless they are comfortable doing so.

Recognition & Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this course and achieving a passing score for the assessment, you will be issued with an international continuing education credit (CEU) certificate.

This Certificate is applicable worldwide, which demonstrates your commitment to learning new skills. You can share the certificate with your friends, relatives, co-workers, and potential employers. Also, include it in your resume/CV, professional social media profiles and job applications.

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Units of Study

Module 1: Introduction

  • What is Autism?
  • Symptoms of Autism
  • How Autism is Diagnosed
  • Dispelling Myths About Autism

Module 2: Sensory Processing

  • Disorders and Sensory Processing Difficulties
  • Presentation of Sensory Processing Disorders
  • Impact of Sensory-Processing Difficulties

Module 3: Speech and Communication

  • Disfluent Speech
  • Correcting Disfluent Speech
  • Alternative Forms of Communication
  • Body Language
  • Resources for Nonverbal People
  • Speech Therapy
  • Applied Behavior Analysis

Module 4: Coping Strategies

  • Change and Transition
  • Daily Planning
  • Activities and Exercises
  • Disruptions
  • Executive Function
  • Emotional Self-Regulation

Module 5: Behavioral and Assistive Interventions

  • Applied Behavioral Analysis
  • Discrete Trial Training
  • Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention
  • Early Start Denver Model
  • Pivotal Response Training
  • Verbal Behavior Intervention
  • Assistive Technology
  • Dietary Approaches
  • Medications
  • Biomedical Interventions

Module 6: Conventional and Alternative Medicine

  • Types of Medicine
  • Conventional Care for Autism
  • Alternative Medicine for Autism

Module 7: Building a Support Network

  • Occupational Therapists
  • Physical Therapists
  • Speech-Language Pathologists
  • Psychologists
  • Primary Care Physicians
  • Teachers and School Staff
  • Ethical Considerations
  • Parenting Styles
  • Spouses in Support Networks

Module 8: Environmental Factors

  • Adjusting Environments
  • Design
  • Color
  • Lighting
  • Organization/Structure
  • Sensory Items
  • Bathrooms
  • IEPs and Disability Accommodations
  • Personal Preference
  • Awareness in Shared Spaces
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Entry requirements:

Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.


Minimum education:

Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.


Device requirements:

Students will need access to a computer/any device and the internet.

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with the exact course link of the courses you'd like to bundle up via
email info@coursesforsuccess.com and we will create them for you. *Each course access, time of completion and certification varies depending on the course type.

28.  How will I contact Courses For Success if I have any questions?

You can contact our support team, at any time through live chat on our website, or email at info@coursesforsuccess.com, or by calling one of our phone numbers depending on which country you are in.  

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Course Bundles

Looking for specific training for yourself or employees. Choose from our Course Bundles below or build you own Bundle, by adding more courses to your cart. Choose different courses or the same course for multiple staff members and receive volume discounts at checkout.

Course Bundles