Online Course: Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders - Certificate and CEUs
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Online Class: Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders

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Basic Course: $30.00
with Certificate & CEUs: $55.00

This online course is an overview of autism spectrum disorders and an examination of the psychological, physiological, social, and educational characteristics of individuals who have been identified as having autism, pervasive developmental disorder, Rett’s disorder, Asperger’s syndrome and childhood disintegrative disorder. The self-paced class focuses on causes, prevalence, diagnosis and intervention.

By the end of the course, the student will demonstrate knowledge and skills related to:

    A.    the definition and characteristics of learners with autism spectral disorders.

    B.     causes and prevalence of autism.

    C.    assessment and education placement options for individuals who are considered in need of special education services. 

D.         intervention.

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Continuing Education Units (CEU)
1.5 CEUs

Course Description

This is an overview of autism spectrum disorders. The course is an examination of the psychological, physiological, social, and educational characteristics of individuals who have been identified as having autism, pervasive developmental disorder, Rett's disorder, Asperger's syndrome and childhood disintegrative disorder. By the end of this course, students will demonstrate knowledge and skills related to: The definition and characteristics of learners with autism spectrum disorders; causes and prevalence of autism; assessment and education placement options for individuals who are considered in need of special education services; and intervention. In addition, students will learn how to write instructional objectives, long-term goals, individualized education programs, and instructional plans for children with ASD.

Core Lessons: a) Definition and Characteristics
b) Causes and Prevalence
c) Assessment and Placement
d) Instructional and Behavioral Intervention
e) How to Write Instructional Objectives for Children with ASD f) How to Write Long-Term Goals (Annual Goals) for Children with ASD g) How to Write Individualized Education Programs for Children with ASD h) How to Write Instructional Programs for Children with ASD

This course offers 1.5 CEUs upon successful completion. You may take this online course with or without CEU documentation. An online and hard-copy Certificate of Course Completion displaying your coursework and CEUs earned is included with the CEU Option. We also offer an expedited Transcript Service for sending your accomplishments to a third party.

Course Lessons

  1. SE102: Unit 1: Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders. Professor Deirdre Mithaug - Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders
  2. Unit 1.2: Definitions and Characterisitcs of ASD - Definitions and Characteristics of autism spectrum disorders
  3. 1.3: Causes and Prevalence of ASD - Introduction to the Causes and Prevalence of ASD
  4. Unit 2.1: Assessment and Placement - Description of assessment and placement options for individuals with autism spectrum disorders
  5. 2.2: Instructional and Behavioral Interventions - Description of instructional and behavioral intervention options for individuals with autism spectrum disorders.
  6. Unit 3.1: How to Write Instructional Objectives - Provides guidance in how to write instructional objectives
  7. 3.2: How to Write Long Term Goals - Describes how to write the long-term goals that will be included in the IEP
  8. 3.3: The Individualized Educational Program - Describes the components of the IEP and how to develop it.
  9. 3.4: How to Write Instructional Plans - Describes format and content for writing instructional plans for individuals with ASD
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Course Title : Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders
CEU Value : 1.5 (Continuing Education Units)
Course Number : 5514
Course Type : College Level
Course URL : http://spe102.onlineclasses.com
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Instructors : D Mithaug
D Mithaug
Syllabus : View Syllabus
Duration : Continuous: Enroll anytime!
Course Fee :
Basic Course: $30.00
with CEUs & Certificate: $55.00
NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT
This is a non-credit course. This course may not fulfill any local, state, government, licensing, or educational requirements.
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