ASD - Autism 101
Contact Hours: 5 (an estimated time frame devoted to a course of study from start to finish that can vary from student to student)
With 1 in 54 children being diagnosed with ASD in the U.S., many parents and caregivers are scrambling to understand what is ASD, what causes ASD, what are the signs, symptoms and how are they evaluated. Autism 101 will guide you through these challenging questions. Our goal is to provide you with the right information and resources to help you put together a plan to support your child emotionally, physically and academically. It is our belief that the more informed you are, the more equipped your child is for success.
Please note: Course of study may be completed earlier than indicated.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
This course contains one short quiz (optional) which is not graded.
Welcome
Watch Video: Course introduction
Post: Introduce yourself in the general classroom discussion board
What is ASD
Read: Opening description
Watch Video: ASD (Parts I & II, Causes, Signs and Symptoms)
What Causes ASD
Read: Opening paragraph
Read: PDF document, ‘What causes ASD’
Watch Video: Dr. Jennifer S. Singh, ‘What Causes Autism’
Take Quiz 1 (optional)
History of Autism
Watch Video: ‘The Prevalence of Parent-Reported Autism Spectrum Disorder Among U.S. Children’
Watch Video: ‘History of Autism – Past Present and Future’
Read: ‘Autism timeline’
Read: ‘Emergence of Behavioral Therapy for Treating Autism’
Myths and Misconceptions of ASD
Read: Top 10 Most Common Myths of ASD
Read: Give me the facts
Watch Video: Autism — ‘What we know and what we don't know yet’ by: Dr. Wendy Chung
Signs and Symptoms of ASD
Watch: ‘What is Autism and ABA Therapy help’
Read: ‘CDC Milestones’ by age (located in the “Resources” tab to the left of the screen)
Read: ‘Possible Red Flags, Social Skills and Communication’
ASD - Virtual Simulations
Watch: ASD video simulations (total of 3)
Read: ‘Sensory Processing Disorder vs. Autism’
Evaluating ASD
Read: Before you begin
Watch Video: ASD Assessment Overview
Read: Elements of an evaluation for ASD
Read: What questions should I ask after an evaluation
Quiz: The Childhood Autism Spectrum Test (optional)
Frequently Asked Questions
Read: Frequently asked questions
What Are My Next Steps?
Read: Other course offerings
All training is delivered online.