Autism Training - Video or Online Course

Autism Training Video
This video is a basic introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) appropriate
for family members, school personnel including teacher assistants and general education staff as well as community members who want to learn about this increasingly prevalent disorder and basic effective strategies for interacting with individuals with ASD. Created by the Illinois Autism Training and Technical Assistance Project (IATTAP)in conjunction with World Class Communication Technologies, LLC in 2005. The statistics quoted in the original production are now out of date. The 2007 prevalence rate for ASD according to the Centers for Disease Control is now 1 in 150. IATTAP is producing a second DVD that will provide more indepth information on the “Ten Guiding Principles” introduced here and will soon have Spanish versions of both.

Training Video Content

** Introduction & Assuming Competency
** Person-Centered Planning

** Characteristics of ASD:
1. Concrete, literal learners
2. Visual learners
3. Generalization of Knowledge
4. Sensory Processing
5. Rote Memory and Imitation
6. Concern with Sameness
7. Imaginative Play
8. Social Skills and Perspective

** Inclusion
** Educational Challenges

** 10 Guiding Principles
1. Establish Clear Communication System
2. Embed Visual Strategies
3. Establish Daily Schedule
4. Use Applied Behavioral Analysis
5. Structure Self-Stimulatory Behavior
6. Use Discrete Trial Training
7. Identify Reinforcers
8. Provide Opportunities to Make Choices
9. Avoid Talking too Much
10. Evaluate Programming

** Building Friendships for Children with ASD
** Teaming
** Collaboration
** Transition Book
** Planning for the Future

Another resource from Illinois: Free Non-Credit Course

This is a comprehensive training designed to build foundational knowledge in working with young children with autism. They offer open start & ending dates. Take this course at your convenience. Free course includes 54 hours of coursework involving lectures, video, research and activities. This is a foundation level training. 54 CPDU/CEUs available upon successful completion. Early Intervention credentials available. Visit the link above for more details.