Supporting People with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Hours: 1.00
# Course Code: REL-IDD-0-SPASD

Autism spectrum disorder, also called ASD, is a common diagnosis among people with intellectual disability. In this course, you will learn about the challenges and needs that people with ASD commonly face. You will also learn about strategies to address these needs.

Course Description

Autism spectrum disorder, also called ASD, is a common diagnosis among people with intellectual disability. In this course, you will learn about the challenges and needs that people with ASD commonly face. You will also learn about strategies to address these needs.

Certificates

Certificates provided by accrediting body (2 Match)

National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals

1.0 HOURS

This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.

National Academy of Certified Care Managers

1.0 HOURS

Relias,LLC is approved by the National Academy of Certified Care Managers (NACCM) as a continuing education provider, #18-502RA.

This activity approved for 1.00 CMC contact hours

Course Details

Course Code: REL-IDD-0-SPASD

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 10/31/2027

Learning Objectives:
Identify at least five challenges and needs that people with autism spectrum disorder commonly experience.
Identify at least six strategies that are helpful for supporting someone with autism spectrum disorder.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Autism Spectrum Disorder and Its Challenges

What Is it?

Causes and Risk Factors

What Are the Challenges of ASD?

Restrictive or Repetitive Behaviors

Receptive Communication

Expressive Communication

Social Interactions

The Value of Relationships

Sensory Processing

Motor Function

Integration and Inclusion

Review

Summary

Section 3: Support Strategies

Visual Support Strategies

Social Support Strategies

Communication Strategies

Knowledge Check

Sensory Support Strategies

Create Structure and Routine

Be Concrete

Address Challenging Behaviors

Consider Executive Function

Build a Positive Relationship

Review

Summary

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributors

Resources

References

Instructor: Diane VanHusen, QIDP

Diane VanHusen received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the State University of New York at Albany. She has over 35 years of experience serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters, including roles as direct support professional, early intervention teacher, IDD case manager, and executive director for an ICF/IID facility. She has developed and provided training on a variety of topics related to intellectual and developmental disability services. Disclosure: Diane VanHusen, QIDP has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.

Expert Reviewer: Rhonda Davin, Ph.D., BCBA-D

Dr. Rhonda Davin is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 25 years of experience in the fields of developmental disabilities and autism. She has served the field as a teacher, college professor, consultant and expert witness. She started Behavior Consulting Services which provided direct behavior analytic services to children with autism and their families. She has supervised and mentored several behavior analysts and service providers currently practicing in the field today. Dr. Davin has also provided technical assistance for large scale organizational change efforts in the area of Positive Behavior Supports. Disclosure: Rhonda Davin, Ph.D., BCBA-D has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Entry, Intermediate level Direct Care Workers; Entry, Intermediate level Direct Support Professionals; in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities.

Relias will be transparent in disclosing if any commercial support, sponsorship or co-providership is present prior to the learner completing the course.

Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.

Accommodations
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Supporting People with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism spectrum disorder, also called ASD, is a common diagnosis among people with intellectual disability. In this course, you will learn about the challenges and needs that people with ASD commonly face. You will also learn about strategies to address these needs.

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National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals

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