Course Overview
Transition-Aged Youth and Adults with ASD
May 9, 2022 - August 19, 2022
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 youth with ASD, and learn employment and community options for this population.
- 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, Sheila Smith at sheila_smith@ocali.org.
- Registration Details
- Course registration open May 2, 2022 - July 30, 2022
- 1-Credit course costs $225 paid to Ashland University
Emotional Vulnerability
Estimated Time to Complete: 1 hour
This module will provide information on the characteristics of ASD with regard to emotional vulnerability.
Prompting
Estimated Time to Complete: 2 1/2 hours
Prompting procedures include any assistance given to individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that assist them in using a specific skill. Prompting can be used to teach a variety of skills, including seeking information, pointing to objects, initiating and responding to greetings, and remaining "on task." The use of prompting procedures increases the probability that individuals with ASD use target skills correctly. This module will provide information on the various types of prompts, the steps required for least-to-most prompting and guidance on implementing prompting with fidelity.
Sensory Differences
Estimated Time to Complete: 1 hour
In this module, you will learn about the eight senses and how our bodies use the information gathered by these senses to participate in daily activities. The module will also focus on the sensory differences that are often experienced by people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and explore how the sensory differences may impact their day-to-day behavior and function.
Task Analysis
Estimated Time to Complete: 2 hours
Task analysis is the process of breaking a skill into smaller, more manageable steps in order to teach the skill. As the smaller steps are mastered, the learner becomes increasingly independent in his or her ability to perform the larger skill. This module will provide information on task analysis.