Autism Spectrum Disorders

This 13-hour deep dive into all things ASD will expose you to the history of autism, changes over time, and current diagnostic criteria, issues related to communication, repetitive behaviors, and social development. Important researchers and clinicians in the field of autism, diagnostic tools, developmental screenings, and theories of development, theory of mind, cognitive and psychological theories, neurological, genetic, and brain research, education, intervention, transitions, family care, aging, and more are all presented through a lens of compassion, understanding, and providing care that reflects the dignity of the individual.

  • 68 learners

    Enrolled

  • 13 CEUs

    3 ABA, 7 Cultural, 3 Ethics

  • 13 hours

    Course duration

  • Digital Badge

    Free of charge

    Autism Spectrum Disorders

    Autism Spectrum Disorders has no central cause and no central presentation. ASD affects people in vastly different ways. What we now know is as a spectrum disorder was misunderstood for decades leading to institutionalization, blaming of parents, and terrible harm. Our understanding today reflects 60 years of research from multiple fields and from the autism community itself. Join us on the fascinating journey through time ending with today's perspective centering dignity and personal autonomy. 
    Autism Spectrum Disorders Micro-Credential

    What's included in this online course?

    Foundational Knowledge

    Be informed about those you support. Understand the issues that impact your support of people with ASD.

    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, 20-30 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!
    Development Disabilities Micro-Credential was created by members of the IBAO Professional Advisory Board's Micro-Credential Committee. 

    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
    Valeria Pascale, Ph.D., IBA - Italy
    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