Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) 2024 (NA2408)
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Pre-Approved for: ABVE, ACM, CA BRN, CCLCP, CCM, CDMS, CE Broker Provider, CLCP, CMCPS, COHN/COHN-S, CRCC, CVRP, RNs, VRA-Canada
Credit Hours: 5
Course Format
This course is online. All course material is available online and is accessible immediately after purchase from your account homepage. Certificate of Completion is available immediately upon passing the exam.
Course Overview
Course Objectives
- Describe Autism Spectrum Disorder and its spectrum.
- List the steps involved in diagnosing a child with autism and the recommended testing protocols.
- Explain the changes in DSM-5 and the outdated terms and descriptions of autism.
- Present treatment options for individuals with autism, including CAM therapies.
- List recommended accommodations under the ADA for individuals on the autism spectrum.
- Explain the relationship between the COVID-19 pandemic, the resulting restrictions, and autism.
- Describe Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and its benefits for individuals with autism.
Course Outline
- Autism: The Disease and the Spectrum:
a. Screening for Autism Spectrum Disorder
b. Clinical Testing and Diagnosis
c. DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria
d. Causes and Risk Factors for ASD
e. Autism in Adults
f. Treatment of Autism
- CAM Treatments for Autism
- DSM Clarification and Changes in Terminology
- ADA and Autism: Including Accommodations
- COVID-19 and Autism
- ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) and Toolkit for Parents