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Understanding the Autism Spectrum Disorder
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This free online autism course explores theory and practice for supporting children on the spectrum. Explore childhood developmental milestones and learn practical, strength-based strategies for building social and communication skills, including engaging in conversations, and managing meltdowns. Discover communication methods like PECS, and the power of pretend play to support children in developing social skills. Enroll today!
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Understanding the Autism Spectrum Disorder
Learn how autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects childhood development in this free online psychology course.
This free online autism course explores theory and practice for supporting children on the spectrum. Explore childhood developmental milestones and learn practical, strength-based strategies for building social and communication skills, including engaging in conversations, and managing meltdowns. Discover communication methods like PECS, and the power of pretend play to support children in developing social skills. Enroll today!
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Module 1
7 Lessons
Autism Studies and Developmental Milestones
This module will begin by helping you examine the principles of autism. We will also help you find knowledge on child development theories. This module will provide you with the opportunity to examine social communication development. Finally, this module will answer questions like, What are the symptoms of autism? or What are the causes of autism?
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1.Learning Outcomes
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2.Developmental Milestones in Children
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3.Social Communication Development in Children
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4.Levels and Spectrum of Autism in Children
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5.What Does Strength-Based Intervention Mean?
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6.Discipline and Rules
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7.Lesson Summary
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Module 2
8 Lessons
Comunication Development
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Module 3
1 Lessons
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