Continued offers numerous courses focused on providing services for people with autism and their families. Our team has rounded up a selection of evidence-based courses from leading experts in audiology, behavioral health, early childhood education, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech-language pathology.
TOP PICKS | AUTISM COURSES:
Selections from AudiologyOnline:
- Autism and Neurodiversity
- 20Q: Auditory Issues in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Audiologists Wanted
- Neurodiversity Inclusion in Audiology Education and Practice
Selections from Behavioral Health:
- Supporting Students with Autism in a School Setting — available on Counseling, Psychology, and Social Work
- How Does Trauma Affect Autism — available on Social Work
- Understanding Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a Therapeutic Modality in Supporting Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders — available on Counseling, Psychology, and Social Work
- Introduction to Mental Health and Autism Spectrum — available on Counseling, Psychology, and Social Work
- Autism Spectrum Disorder: Variance, Manifestation, and Strategies to Provide Tailored Supports and Services — available on Counseling and Psychology
Selections from Early Childhood Education:
- Autism Basics
- Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Visual Supports
- Safety Tips for Young Children
- Teaching Children with Autism: Critical Skills, Writing Goals, and Monitoring Progress
Selections from OccupationalTherapy.com:
- Using Video Modeling To Increase Participation And Independence In Children With Autism
- Joint Attention Based Interventions For Preschoolers With ASD
- AquOTic! A Therapeutic Aquatic Intervention For Kids On The Autism Spectrum Podcast
- Safe And Sound: Training Occupational Therapists To Enhance Autism Safety And Support
- Working With Autistic Children And Their Families, Part 1
- Working With Autistic Children And Their Families, Part 2
- New Perspectives In Autism: A Primer For Occupational Therapists In Partnership With Moira Peña Sensory Workshops
Selections from PhysicalTherapy.com:
- From Meltdowns to Function: An Evidence-based Approach for Self-Regulation and Management
- Neurodiversity: Navigating Scenarios Using a Neurodiversity-Affirming Approach
- Creating Connections to Better Understand Challenging Behavior in Children
- Autism and Neurodiversity
- Impact of Motor Learning For The Child With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Selections from SpeechPathology.com:
- 20Q: Understanding Sensory Integration and Processing
- Neurodiversity: How to Support Agency and Self-determination
- The Neurodiversity Movement: An Overview for Autism Service Providers
- Social Skills "Training": A Neurodiversity-Affirming Framework
- Hide and Seek: Recognizing females on the autism spectrum
“It is critical that professionals in all fields are equipped with practical, evidence-based information to work with people with autism and their families.” — Carolyn Smaka
“It is critical that professionals in all fields are equipped with practical, evidence-based information to work with people with autism and their families,” said Carolyn Smaka, AuD, director of content strategy. “Our courses help professionals stay on top of what's new and what works according to the growing scientific knowledge base around this complex neurodevelopmental issue.”