Autism and PDD are puzzling disabilties, but not as difficult to work with as most people think.

This course is taught by a Pediatric Behavioral Specialist with nearly 30 years experience working with children and their families, specializing in Autism, PDD, and Reactive Attachment Disorder.

The course offers:

  • Information about the suspected causes of Autism
  • Types of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder
  • Behavioral symptoms of Autism and the meaning behind the behavior
  • Strategies for working with children with Autism
  • New strategies based on a Brain-Based Approach
Work at your own pace. Receive individualized help from the instructor on your specific situation. Even if you have never taken an online course or do not have college experience, you can master the material in this course. It is written in user-friendly format and easy to understand terms.

Upon completion of the course, you can earn certificates of attendance, or academic excellence or achievement, depending on how well you do.

The course is divided into 5 lessons, each with assignments, where you will guided in exploring different intervention strategies through other resources. There is also a short 10 point quiz assigned to each lesson, but don't worry, the quizzes are for learning purposes. You can retake the quizzes as many times as you like until you master the material. The final requirement is a 30 point Final Exam.

 
Course Requirements
This course requires that you read the lessons, working at your own pace (no pressure!).

Because I believe in mastery of a subject, rather than simply going through the process with limited learning, students may retake quizzes until they master the material.

 
Course Goals
Students will:
  • 1) Learn about the suspected causes of Autism.
  • 2) Understand stereotypical behavior associated with Autism or one of the other Pervasive Developmental Disorders.
  • 3)Gain understanding of behavior management and teaching strategies to help children with Autism learn.
 
Reading Materials
Reading material is broken down into 5 lessons that you can download and keep. You are also encouraged to visit suggested websites to further your understanding and knowledge about Autism.
 
Grading Policy
Points are assigned for completing the assignments assigned to each lesson.

> Each of the 5 lessons requires a posting to the message board and completing a short quiz based on the material presented in the lesson. You may retake quizzes that you do poorly on, as mastery of the material is the goal.

Students may retake quizzes until the desired grade is achieved.

 
Certificates
You can earn certificates of achievement, particpation, or acedemic excellence for particpating in this course.

When you have completed the course, you will automatically be notified of your eligibility for each of these certificates.

 

There are two payment options for this Online Course: $25

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Once payment is received, you will be immediately directed to the URL address to access your online course.  When you reach this page, the page will ask for a User ID and Password.  You are required to create a User ID and Password before taking the course for security. To create your user ID and Password you will need to click on the "New to this Website? Click here to sign up" link on the left side of the page.  Once you have successfully filled in your information, you will then need to click on the online course you have paid for and request to become a student of this course.  I will then be sent an email of your request and you will not be able to begin your course until I have granted access.  You will be informed once I grant you access to the course and then you may begin.  Please contact me with any further questions @ Catherine.Cain@drcainassociates.com.   

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