What is the difference between Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) and Autism?? Take the course and find out!
The instructor has specialized in the treatment of Autism and PDD for over 15 years.
In this course you will learn:
Current research on the suspected causes of Autism and PDD.
A working knowledge of the various forms of PDD or Autism and the symptoms that separate one form of Autism from another.
Information on current practice in the treatment of educating and socialing children with Autism or PDD.
Information on my "preferred" method of working with children with Autism or PDD.
Specific strategies to address common behavioral or educational problems associated with Autism or PDD.
Enroll today! This is a self-paced, online course. You have 6 months to finish.
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1.0 CEUs
Course Description
Autism and PDD are puzzling disabilties, but not as difficult to work with as most people think.
This course is taught by a Pediatric Behavioral Specialist with nearly 30 years experience working with children and their families, specializing in Autism, PDD, and Reactive Attachment Disorder.
The course offers:
Information about the suspected causes of Autism
Types of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Behavioral symptoms of Autism and the meaning behind the behavior
Strategies for working with children with Autism
New strategies based on a Brain-Based Approach
Work at your own pace. Receive individualized help from the instructor on your specific situation. Even if you have never taken an online course or do not have college experience, you can master the material in this course. It is written in user-friendly format and easy to understand terms.
Upon completion of the course, you can earn certificates of attendance, or academic excellence or achievement, depending on how well you do.
The course is divided into 5 lessons, each with assignments, where you will guided in exploring different intervention strategies through other resources. There is also a short 10 point quiz assigned to each lesson, but don't worry, the quizzes are for learning purposes. You can retake the quizzes as many times as you like until you master the material. The final requirement is a 30 point Final Exam.
Autism: Behavioral Strategies is taught by an instructor who has specialized in the treatment of Autism and PDD for over 15 years. In this course you will learn:
current research on the suspected causes of Autism and PDD;
a working knowledge of the various forms of PDD or Autism and the symptoms that separate one form of Autism from another;
information on current practice in the treatment of educating and socialing children with Autism or PDD and
information on the instructor's "preferred" method of working with children with Autism or PDD with
specific strategies to address common behavioral or educational problems associated with Autism or PDD.
What is the difference between Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) and Autism?? Take the course and find out! Students will:
1) Learn about the suspected causes of Autism.
2) Understand stereotypical behavior associated with Autism or one of the other Pervasive Developmental Disorders.
3)Gain understanding of behavior management and teaching strategies to help children with Autism learn.
This course offers 1.0 CEUs upon successful completion. You may take this
online course with or without CEU documentation. An online and hard-copy Certificate of Course Completion displaying your coursework and
CEUs earned is included with the CEU Option. We also offer an expedited Transcript Service for sending your accomplishments to a third party.
Certificates awarded by the instructor will vary and are based upon student merit.
Any awards you earn are considered unofficial (or temporary) unless you decide to make the award official.
To make an award official, there is a $30.00 processing fee that covers the customization, printing, and shipping of a hard copy of the certificate as well as access to the UniversalClass™ Transcript Service.
Official awards include a serial number that verifies the authenticity of the award you earned for a lifetime (great for employers
to verify your achievement).