Autism Spectrum Disorders
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Autism is a developmental brain disorder that typically affects development within the first 3 years of life. Symptoms are typically seen in the areas of communication, social interaction, behaviors, play or interests and can negatively impact a child’s ability to function in daily life and form meaningful relationships. Children diagnosed with ASD typically fall within a wide-ranging spectrum from mildly impaired to profoundly impaired. Autism services are typically for children, aged 2 to 21 who have been diagnosed with Autism.
The courses in this category are designed to increase provider understanding that can help improve client behaviors, like adaptive learning, social skills, and communication. The courses in this category provide information about autism spectrum disorder and information and resources to improve treatment knowledge and skills, such as decreasing unwanted behaviors and identifying other influences that may impact behavior and treatment.
Additional Considerations: The Centers for Disease Control estimates that 1 in 68 children have been identified with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.

18 Courses
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Course Overview
Behavioral Technician Training - Part 1 defines Autism Spectrum Disorder, identifies associated symptoms and discusses possible causes.
Behavioral Technician Training - Part 2
Course Overview
Behavioral Technician Training - Part 2 defines ABA Basics, EIBI, and dimensions of behavior, and discusses how learning occurs, and the importance of…
Why Behavior Occurs and How It Is Measured
Course Overview
Behavioral Technician Training - Part 3 identifies the four functions of behavior to distinguish and label the units of the 3-term contingency.…
Teaching Skills: Changing Behavior
Course Overview
Behavioral Technician Training - Part 4 defines "reinforcement." Additionally, in this section we discuss the effects reinforcement has on behavior.
Decreasing Behavior
Course Overview
Behavioral Technician Training - Part 5 further explores how reinforcement decreases behavior and begins discussing how ethical considerations must be…
Generalization and Maintenance
Course Overview
Behavioral Technician Training - Part 6 defines generalization and maintenance and explores various strategies that assist in promoting generalization…
10 Resources
DCLS Autism: Current Trends and Best Practices with Sally Burton-Hoyle, EdD
Direct Care Learning Series Autism: Current Trends and Best Practices with Sally Burton-Hoyle, EdD
Children's Mental Health Grand Rounds
Co-Occurring Development Disorders and Mental Health Issues in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders with Luke Tsai, MD
DCLS Best Practices for Supporting Children & Adults with Autism
Direct Care Learning Series Best Practices for Supporting Children & Adults with Autism with Gary Carone, MS, LLP, LMSW, BCBA, Jason Hamel, MS, LLP, and Rick Kornspan, MHSA, OTRL, and Paulette Wyman
CGR Co-Occurring Development Disorders and Mental Health Issues in Children With Autism
Children's Mental Health Grand Rounds Co-Occurring Development Disorders and Mental Health Issues in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders with Luke Tsai, MD
Autism: Current Trends and Best Practices
Direct Care Learning Series: Autism: Current Trends and Best Practices with Sally Burton-Hoyle, EdD
Best Practices for Supporting Children & Adults with Autism
Direct Care Learning Series: Best Practices for Supporting Children & Adults with Autism with Gary Carone, MS, LLP, LMSW, BCBA, Jason Hamel, MS, LLP, and Rick Kornspan, MHSA, OTRL, and Paulette Wyman