Autism Spectrum Disorder, also referred to as ASD, is a developmental disability that impacts the brain. The onset of ASD occurs before the age of 3 and is a lifelong disability that requires a multi-disciplinary approach.

This course will outline what ASD is, the impacts on brain functions, signs and symptoms of ASD, commodities, interventions, supports, impacts on families, and communication methods.

Goals

The goal of this course is to provide information on autism spectrum disorder and educate individuals on how to provide high quality supports to people living with ASD and their specific needs.

Learning Outcomes

• Basic understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder

• Understanding of how the brain functions in ASD

• Understands the signs and symptoms

• Understands how to best support a participant

• Understands how to best support a participant’s family

• Understands how to provide capacity building supports

• Understand how to respond to individual needs

• Understand different communication methods