Teaching Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Description
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Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have complex needs and requirements within both the home and school environments. With limited resources and knowledge available in South Africa there is a need for an in-depth understanding of the theory, research and intervention of ASD. The purpose of this course is to provide parents, teachers and healthcare workers with the tools to identify, support and teach children who are on the autism spectrum. This course is aimed at providing a solid foundation for learners in the theoretical knowledge ASD and its practical application to supporting children affected by this difficult. This course is comprised of the most up-to-date information in the field and makes use of a range of interesting case studies, as well as a comprehensive strategy toolkit which can be applied in real life situations.
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This is a self-study course
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Credits: 5
Cost: R2750 per person
Accreditation: Accredited with the Health Professions Council
of South Africa for 21 general CEU points.
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What you get:
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full colour text book and toolkit
portfolio
access to online tutoring and discussion forums
certificate on successful completion of the course.
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Course Outcomes
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This course has been structured according to 9 different modules. Each module is aimed at ensuring the learner achieves understanding of a specific area within the field of children and adolescents affected by ASD. Assignments which include case studies are interspersed throughout the modules. The course is completed with a test. Each module and its outcomes are listed below:
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_accordion active_tab=”1″ style=”boxed_accordion”][vc_accordion_tab title=”Module 1 – What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?” background_color=”#e6e6e6″ title_color=”#143143″][vc_column_text]• Define Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Understand the history and background of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Identify the historical timeline of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Discuss the prevalence and statistics of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”Module 2 – The clinical diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder” background_color=”#e6e6e6″ title_color=”#143143″][vc_column_text]• Explain the concept of a clinical diagnosis.
• Describe the changes that have been made to the diagnostic criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Identify and explain the current diagnostic criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Discuss the subtypes of Autism Spectrum Disorder.[/vc_column_text][/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”Module 3 – Features and characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder” background_color=”#e6e6e6″ title_color=”#143143″][vc_column_text]• Identify developmental red flags associated with children who have Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Identify communication difficulties in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Identify social difficulties in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Identify other characteristics and features that may be associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Discuss the differences between high and low functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”Module 4 – Challenging behaviours and Autism Spectrum Disorder” background_color=”#e6e6e6″ title_color=”#143143″][vc_column_text]• Identifying challenging behaviours commonly associated with children who have Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Positive strategies for supporting behaviour improvement.
• Strategies to manage a crisis situation.[/vc_column_text][/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”Module 5 – Causes of Autism Spectrum Disorder” background_color=”#e6e6e6″ title_color=”#143143″][vc_column_text]• Discuss the myths and misunderstandings of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Explore and discuss theories about the causes of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”Module 6 – Assessment of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder” background_color=”#e6e6e6″ title_color=”#143143″][vc_column_text]• Identify and implement screening tools for Autism Spectrum Disorders.
• Identify barriers to the early assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorders.
• Describe the diagnostic evaluation process for Autism Spectrum Disorders.
• Explain the evaluation of co-occurring developmental conditions.
• Describe the processes used to evaluate underlying medical conditions.[/vc_column_text][/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”Module 7 – Emotional and social difficulties associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder” background_color=”#e6e6e6″ title_color=”#143143″][vc_column_text]• Discuss the emotional and social development of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Describe how children with Autism Spectrum Disorder perceive, process, and understand the world around them.
• Identify the strengths associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Discuss the emotional and social difficulties of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Describe the impact of of Autism Spectrum Disorder on the family.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”Module 8 – Autism Spectrum Disorder and comorbid difficulties” background_color=”#e6e6e6″ title_color=”#143143″][vc_column_text]• Discuss the possible medical comorbidities in Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Discuss and identify genetic syndromes that have been associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Discuss and explain Autism Spectrum Disorder and comorbid mood and anxiety disorders.
• Discuss and explain Autism Spectrum Disorder and comorbid externalizing disorders (incl. ADHD and Oppositional Defiant Disorder).
• Discuss Autism Spectrum Disorder and Schizophrenia.
• Discuss Autism Spectrum Disorder and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
• Discuss Autism Spectrum Disorder and comorbid learning difficulties (including Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and Dyscalculia).
• Discuss Autism Spectrum Disorder and motor coordination difficulties (incl. Dyspraxia).
• Discuss Autism Spectrum Disorder and sensory processing difficulties.
• Discuss Autism Spectrum Disorder and sleep problems.
• Discuss Autism Spectrum Disorder and intellectual/ developmental delays.
• Discuss Autism Spectrum Disorder and language/communication difficulties.[/vc_column_text][/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”Module 9 – Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder” background_color=”#e6e6e6″ title_color=”#143143″][vc_column_text]• Discuss the principles of intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Identify and describe parent-mediated interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Identify and discuss behavioural/psychological interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Identify and describe communication interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Identify and describe other interventions available to support children with Autism Spectrum Disorder for Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Identify and describe pharmacological interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorder.[/vc_column_text][/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”Module 10 – Accommodating a child with ASD in the classroom” background_color=”#e6e6e6″ title_color=”#143143″][vc_column_text]• Developing an Individual Education Plan
• Facilitating for a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Understanding the learning styles of children with ASD.
• Priming/ exposing children with ASD to academic material.
• Academic modifications for a child with ASD.
• Identifying and developing a home-base for a child with ASD.
• Using visual supports to assist a child with ASD.
• Strategies to reinforce or reward children with ASD.
• Strategies for managing challenging behaviour in children with ASD.
• Strategies for teaching social skills.
• Strategies for teaching communication.
• Using assistive technology to support learning.
• Sensory considerations for children with ASD.
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Course Assessment Requirements
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This course is comprised of 50 notional hours. These hours are structured within the following manner:
- 20 hours of reading and self-study using the allocated readings and learner guide.
- 15 hours completing the formative and summative assessment activity requirements for the course. This includes multiple-choice questions, knowledge questions and an essay submission requirement as part of the portfolio of evidence.
- 15 hours completing the practical and case study requirements of the course through the use of case studies developed for the purposes of assessing applied knowledge of the content of the course.
*Note: hours spent reading, in self-study and completing assessment activity requirements will be recorded in a logbook/ attendance register for the purposes of confirming attendance on the course.
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