Course Overview
Evidence-Based Practices 1
May 9, 2022 - August 19, 2022
Research supports the effectiveness of certain interventions with individuals with ASD, 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.
- Registration Instructions
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Course registration is a two-step process: 1) Register on AIM and 2) Register and pay on Ashland University's system. Once you have completed this two-step process, this course will be available to you on AIM at the start of the semester, May 9, 2022.
If you have questions about this course or the registration process, please contact the course instructor, Wendy Szakacs at wendy_szakacs@ocali.org.
- Registration Details
- Course registration open April 2, 2022 - July 30, 2022
- 1-Credit course costs $225 paid to Ashland University
Antecedent-Based Interventions (ABI)
Estimated Time to Complete: 2 hours
Antecedent-based interventions (ABI) comprise an evidence-based practice derived from applied behavior analysis (ABA) and are used to address both interfering (e.g., disruptive, repetitive, stereotypical) and on-task behaviors. By definition, the principle of ABI describes a relationship between a behavior and an antecedent stimulus; that is, an event or condition that occurs before or as a behavior appears. This module will provide information on ABI strategies.
Differential Reinforcement
Estimated Time to Complete: 2 hours
Differential reinforcement of other behaviors (DRO) means that reinforcement is provided for desired behaviors, while inappropriate behaviors are ignored. This module will provide information on differential reinforcement.
Peer-Mediated Instruction and Intervention (PMII)
Estimated Time to Complete: 2 hours
Social impairment is one of the most predominant features of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Individuals with ASD may have fewer opportunities to engage in social interactions to practice and acquire social and play skills. Peer-mediated instructional approaches can address these concerns by teaching children and youth with ASD new social skills and increasing social opportunities within natural environments, often a primary goal of families. This module explains the evidence-based intervention, Peer-Mediated Instruction and Intervention (PMII).
Social Narratives
Estimated Time to Complete: 1 hour
Social narratives are visually represented stories that describe social situations and socially appropriate responses or behaviors to help individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) understand social situations in a new way and to help them to acquire and use appropriate social skills. The term social narratives may be defined as a specific strategy (see guidelines below) but also as a group of additional interventions that are similar in that they address social understanding but differ in the specific procedures utilized. In this module we will first describe the specific ten-step strategy to creating social narratives that address a specific behavior concern. We will then provide a brief overview of other social narrative strategies.
Evidence-Based Practices 1 Course Post-Assessment
Post-assessment for Evidence-Based Practices 1 course.