ASD Resources and Support for Parents

Course Name

ASD Resources and Support for Parents

Contact Hours: 5 (an estimated time frame devoted to a course of study from start to finish that can vary from student to student)

Course Description

Parents of children diagnosed with ASD often report higher levels of depression, anxiety, and mental health related issues. We want to help. This course will expose you to informative, practical and valuable information and resources that can help you throughout your parental journey.

Topics covered will included:

  • Response to the Diagnosis
  • Explaining the Diagnosis of Autism to Family and Friends
  • Parenting a Child with ASD
  • Siblings Perspectives: Guidelines for Parents
  • Fatherhood & Autism
  • Taking Care of Yourself
  • Building a Support Network
  • Frequently Asked Questions
As an added bonus, Autism 101 will be included as a complimentary course upon enrollment!

Please note: course of study may be completed earlier than indicated.

Outcome

Upon successful completion, parents will have access to additional resources and support in regard to ASD.

Assessment

This is not a graded course of study. There are no assessments in the program.

Outline

Welcome

  • Watch: Course Introduction video.
  • Introduce yourself
Response to the Diagnosis
  • Read: Autism Diagnosis - One Parent's Perspective
  • Watch: Sharing an Autism Diagnosis: Parent Stories
  • Read: The Do's and Don'ts after an Autism Diagnosis
  • Watch: Autism Diagnosis: Parent Emotions
Explaining the Diagnosis of Autism to Family and Friends
  • Watch: Explaining the Diagnosis of Autism to Family and Friends
  • Read: Tips for Explaining Autism to Family and Close Friends, to Help Them Become Effective Allies
Parenting a Child with ASD
  • Read: 6 Parenting Styles to Avoid When Raising a Child With Autism By: Lisa Jo Rudy
  • Watch: Autism: How it Affects Parent-Child Relationships
  • Read: Why Children with Autism Deserve Rules and Discipline By: Lisa Jo Rudy
Siblings Perspectives: Guidelines for Parents
  • Read: Twelve Important Needs of Siblings and Tips to Address These Needs - By: Marci Wheeler, MSW
  • Watch: Autism and Sibling Relationships
Fatherhood & Autism
  • Watch: Fatherhood & Autism
Taking Care of Yourself
  • Watch: Voices of Experience - Caring for Yourself and Your Family
  • Read: Self-Care for Parents
Building a Support Network
  • Watch: ASD Help & Support Outside Your Family
  • Read: Autism Support Groups for Parents, Families & Children By Kim Barloso June, 2020
  • Read: Supporting-Parents-of-Children-with-ASD
Frequently Asked Questions
  • Read: The Most Common Frequently Asked Questions

Books

All training is delivered online; no additional purchase required.