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AIM Courses


2024-2025 AIM Courses now available through Ashland University. Courses offered during fall, spring, and summer sessions.


Course Semesters 2024-2025

Fall/Winter – (4 months)

Registration Open: OCALI/Ashland – 9/2/2024

Courses Start: 9/9/2024

Registration Closes: OCALI/ASHLAND – 12/13/2024

Courses End: 1/3/2025

Winter/Spring – (4 months)

Registration Open: OCALI/Ashland – 12/16/2024

Courses Start: 1/6/2025

Registration Closes: OCALI/ASHLAND – 4/11/2025

Courses End: 5/2/2025

Spring/Summer (4 months)

Registration Open: OCALI/Ashland – 4/14/2025

Courses Start: 5/6/2025

Registration Closes: 7/18/2025

Courses End: 8/16/2025


Courses Offered – All Semesters

Assessment and Characteristics of ASD

Instructor: Megan Trowbridge

Credits: 1 | $225.00

Capacity: 40 Registrants

Gain an understanding of the characteristics of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as they relate to language/communication, sensory, motor, social skills, cognition, patterns of behavior, etc. Additionally, learn about girls on the autism spectrum. After completing the two-part registration using AIM (autisminternetmodules.org) and the Ashland University system, you will have access to complete the course on the AIM website. For more information, please contact megan_trowbridge@ocali.org

Creating Classroom Structure

Instructor: Jill Hudson

Credits: 1 | $225.00

Capacity: 40 Registrants

Many autistic individuals thrive in a structured, predictable environment. Simple structural supports that benefit those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) benefit all students in the classroom. By completing this online course, you will learn a variety of strategies, including visual and structural supports for the classroom environment to use with autistic students. After completing the two-part registration using AIM (autisminternetmodules.org) and the Ashland University system, you will have access to complete the course on the AIM website. For more information, please contact jill_hudson@ocali.org

Evidence-Based Practices 1

Instructor: Teresa Crowson

Credits: 1 | $225.00

Capacity: 40 Registrants

Research supports the effectiveness of certain interventions with autistic individuals, also known as evidence-based practices (EBP). By completing this online course, you will learn some of the most commonly used EBPs with individuals with ASD. This is the first of two courses on EBPs using the AIM modules. After completing the two-part registration using AIM (autisminternetmodules.org) and the Ashland University system, you will have access to complete the course on the AIM website. For more information, please contact teresa_crowson@ocali.org

Evidence-Based Practices 2

Instructor: Teresa Crowson

Credits: 1 | $225.00

Capacity: 40 Registrants

Research supports the effectiveness of certain interventions with autistic individuals, also known as evidence-based practices (EBP). By completing this online course, you will learn some of the most commonly used EBPs with individuals with ASD. This is the second of two courses on EBPs using the AIM modules. After completing the two-part registration using AIM (autisminternetmodules.org) and the Ashland University system, you will have access to complete the course on the AIM website. For more information, please contact teresa_crowson@ocali.org

Communication and Social Skills in ASD

Instructor: Jill Hudson

Credits: 1 | $225.00

Capacity: 40 Registrants

By participating in this online course, you will gain an understanding of the communication and social characteristics of autistic individuals, become familiar with some evidence-based practices to address communication and social skill deficits, and learn to match these interventions to the unique characteristics of this diverse population. After completing the two-part registration using AIM (autisminternetmodules.org) and the Ashland University system, you will have access to complete the course on the AIM website. For more information, please contact jill_hudson@ocali.org

Behavior Basics

Instructor: Megan Trowbridge

Credits: 1 | $225.00

Capacity: 40 Registrants

Many individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience behavior challenges. Understanding the function of those behaviors and having a tool kit from which to select evidence-based strategies to match the unique needs of the individual is key to increasing desirable behaviors. By completing this online course, you will learn functions of behavior, the steps in completing a behavior intervention plan, and evidence-based practices to support the unique needs of autistic individuals. After completing the two-part registration using AIM (autisminternetmodules.org) and the Ashland University system, you will have access to complete the course on the AIM website. For more information, please contact megan_trowbridge@ocali.org

Transition-Aged Youth and Adults with ASD

Instructor: Megan Trowbridge

Credits: 1 | $225.00

Capacity: 40 Registrants

By participating in this online course, you will gain an understanding of the characteristics of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), become aware of the issues with transition planning for autistic youth, and learn employment and community options for this population. After completing the two-part registration using AIM (autisminternetmodules.org) and the Ashland University system, you will have access to complete the course on the AIM website. For more information, please contact megan_trowbridge@ocali.org