Foundations of Autism (Online)

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03 Sep

Foundations of Autism (Online)

Foundations of Autism (Online)

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 (12:00 AM) to Wednesday, June 30, 2027 (11:59 PM)
5 PDCs
Provider: Indiana Institute on Disability and Community, Center on Community Living and Careers
Course Name: Foundations of Autism (Online)

Speaker: Brady F. Powers, Cecilia Pohs-Buckley, Sandra Block
Program Type: College/University Course - Quarter
Registration URL: https://expand.iu.edu/browse/iidc/cclc/courses/foundations-of-autism
Foundations of Autism, Bloomington, Indiana
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By the end of the course, learners will be able to: 1. Describe the history of autism, the self-advocacy movement, and the medical and social models of disability. 2. Identify criteria and characteristics of autism spectrum disorder. 3. Recognize different presentations of ASD and life management strategies. 4. Identify Universal Design principles and practices that promote community inclusion for neurodivergent/autistic members. 5. Discuss cultural and psychosocial factors and their impact on ASD. 6. Identify career preparation and employment strategies for schools and families. 7. Discuss potential strengths of ASD and how individuals can apply these strengths for community living and vocational success.

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This 4-week online course provides a foundation for understanding how autism may affect an individual within the context of community. In addition to diagnostic criteria and common characteristics, we explore the neurodiversity movement and how embracing autism as a variation benefits everyone, including employers. We apply Universal Design and Universal Design Learning principles for creating inclusive settings across the lifespan. This course is offered four times each year beginning in March, June, September, and December. The cost is $75.00. Registration for each course will open in the month prior to training. Earn professional development credits (CE units, CRCs, PGP hours) upon course completion. The course takes approximately 5 hours to complete. Course module content includes: 1. Historical Review 2. Autistic Characteristics and Addressing Challenges 3. Presentations of Autism and Life Management Strategies 4. Inclusive Principles and Practices for Communities 5. Impact of Cultural and Psychosocial Factors 6. Employment and Career Preparation Styles 7. Application of Strengths for Independent Living and Vocational Success Upon enrolling, you will receive instructions and the link to Canvas. Note: When you register, you'll receive an email invitation. Be sure to accept that invitation, or Canvas will not allow you to open the course modules. Trainees can move through content modules at their own pace within the course timeframe. Trainees are allowed to finish the course prior to its conclusion date.

Foundations of Autism
Foundations of Autism
2810 E Discovery Pkwy
Bloomington, IN 47408-9020

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