Free, Online Professional Learning

Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have unique strengths and challenges. Understanding the underlying characteristics of ASD and effective practices that support their needs is essential.

Designed for those who support, instruct, work with, or live with someone with autism, the Autism Internet Modules (AIM) guide users through case studies, instructional videos, pre- and post-assessments, discussion questions, activities, and more.

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Newly Launched Module: Many Faces of Autism

This module includes American Sign Language and Spanish options.

A free module that will introduce you to characteristics of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and dispel common misconceptions through the experiences and perspectives of individuals on the autism spectrum. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, neighbor, co-worker, teacher, bus driver, or librarian, you will find valuable insights and information in this 1.5-hour module. This module also serves as the prerequisite to other modules.

This module is perfect for sharing with families, community members, employers, paraprofessionals, general educators, and others who are interested in learning more about supporting individuals on the spectrum.

Module provided by: Autism Certification Center

Earn graduate credit online with no face-to-face meetings!

2026-2027 AIM courses available:

Earn graduate credit online with no face-to face meetings! Each course consists of a collection of Autism Internet Modules (AIMs) around a common topic. Registrants complete each AIM in the course, including all content, pre/post assessments, and reflection questions. Completion of a course assessment is required.

Graduate credit is available through OCALI’s partnership with Ashland University. Course registration is a two-step process.

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Courses become available on AIM at the start of the current semester. Dates and specific registration information are available on the AIM Course webpage.

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How to Get Started

Create an Account It’s Free!

Select a Module of Interest

Review All Module Content

Complete Post-Assessment

Earn Certificate or Grad Credit*

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*This is optional. These modules and professional development certificates are available at no cost. If interested in graduate credit, create an account to view the college/university courses available.

What Will I Learn?

Created by experts and practitioners and grounded in evidence-based strategies, this collection of 50 free, self-paced modules is designed to help users better understand, identify, plan for, collaborate, and support individuals with autism within their school, home, community, or organization. Track your learning with pre- and post-assessments and expand your learning with discussion questions, activities, and other support resources.

Testimonials

Educators are bombarded with professional development opportunities. Oftentimes, they go and ‘sit and get’ trainings and it doesn’t change practice. The AIM modules are time and cost effective and they have the ability to change practice at the student level. And because they’re online, educators can keep going back to them and watch—you can’t do that with a face-to-face training. If I were back in the principal role, the AIM modules would be my go-to professional development for all teachers. I know the modules were initially designed for low-incidence disabilities, but I have found that they are applicable for all students.

Charles Kemp, Assistant Professor of Special Education, Shawnee State University

The AIM modules are a great resource for building staff capacity. Each child is unique and has different needs. These modules provide step-by-step implementation strategies, as well as an array of ideas and considerations to try new things. The scenarios and supporting resources included in the modules are great supplemental supports.

Natalie Harmeling, Director of Pupil Services, Wilmington City School District

I thoroughly recommend using the AIM modules. These modules are written for parents and professionals who need a foundation for understanding autism and implementing evidence-based interventions. The modules are user-friendly and the content can be easily adapted to meet the needs of any student. I have taken many strategies I have learned through the modules and used them with my students and training with my staff.

Bethany Newsome, Speech-Language Pathologist, Chillicothe City Schools

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