Adult Populations Micro

Providing behavioral supports with adults is very different than supporting children. Gain the knowledge to work with adults in an ethical and supportive way that prioritizes their autonomy and dignity. 

  • 68 learners

    Enrolled

  • 5 CEUs

    2 ABA, 2 Ethics, 1 Cultural

  • 5 hours

    Course duration

  • Digital Badge

    Free of charge

    Adult Populations

    The IBAO Adult Populations Micro-Credential offers an essential knowledge of adulthood, with a focus on the unique challenges and opportunities that arise beyond childhood. It explores how to assess strengths and needs in a multidimensional way, and how to design meaningful life projects that promote autonomy, social participation, and quality of life. A strong emphasis is placed on the role of staff and caregivers, and on strategies that improve everyday interactions while reducing problematic behaviors through positive and ecological approaches. Attention is also given to psychiatric comorbidities—such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, or obsessive-compulsive features—which are common in adults with autism and can significantly affect functioning and well-being. By addressing assessment, intervention, and support strategies in an integrated manner, this program provides participants with a foundation to understand and respond more effectively to the complex realities of adults.
    Intellectual Disabilities Micro-credential

    What's included in this online course?

    Foundational Knowledge

    Be informed about those you support. Understand the mechanisms, causes, risks, and outcomes of the various Intellectual Disabilities categories. Employment, abuse, self-advocacy, and other important topics will be enable you to provide well-informed services. 

    Study at Your Own Pace

    You can enroll in this course whenever you want, and study at your own time and pace. Courses are segmented into short, 10-20 minute videos to make learning manageable and fit any schedule. 

    Show What you Know!

    Course completion earns an IBAO Digital Badge that allows the world to see your knowledge and accomplishment. Sharable, stackable, verifiable, and modern!

    Valeria Pascale, Ph.D (candidate)., IBA

    Dr. Pascale led the development of the Adult Populations Micro-Credential within the IBAO Professional Advisory Board's Micro-Credential Committee. 

    Supporting Members:
    Mavis Ofosuaa Debrah, MA, BCBA, IBA - Ghana
    Maria Fernanda, MA, BCBA, IBA - Ecuador
    Anna Hamulic, BCBA, IBA - Bosnia
    Fan Yu Lin, Ph.D., BCBA - D, IBA - China
    Ross Leighner, MA, IBA - Australia
    Michael M. Mueller, Ph.D., BCBA-D, IBA - USA
    Jane Paul, Ph.D., BCBA-D, IBA - Kenya
    Allison Pfirsich, MA, BCBA, IBA - Zambia
    Eliana Pozzi, MS, BCBA, LBA, IBA - Latin America/Spain
    Helen Obiageli Oshikoya, BL, IBA, QBA, CAS, CEA, - Nigeria
    Gabrielle Torres, BCBA, IBA - Curacao
    Dianna Yip, MS, BCBA, IBA - China
    Patrick Jones - Course author