The Continued editors have rounded up their top course picks focused on providing services for people with autism. Their selections include evidence-based courses from leading experts in the fields of audiology, early childhood education, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, social work, and speech-language pathology.
EDITOR PICKS | AUTISM COURSES:
From Christy Huynh, AuD, managing editor of AudiologyOnline:
- Autism and Neurodiversity
- 20Q: Auditory Issues in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Audiologists Wanted
From Jessica Lewis, MEd, ECSE, managing editor of 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
From Fawn Carson, OTD, OTR/L, ATP, senior managing editor of 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
From Calista Kelly, PT, DPT, ACEEAA, Cert. MDT, senior managing editor of 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
From Katrinna Matthews, DSW, MEd, LAPSW, managing editor of Social Work:
- Lived Experiences of Hispanic Mothers of Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Serving the Educational and Vocational Needs of Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders
- How Does Trauma Affect Autism?
From Amy Hansen, MA, CCC-SLP, senior managing editor of 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, editor in chief of Continued. “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.”