02 Sep Autism: Transitioning to Adult Life (Online) Autism: Transitioning to Adult Life (Online) Tuesday, September 2, 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: Autism: Transitioning to Adult Life (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/autism-transitioning-to-adult-life Autism: Transitioning to Adult Life, Bloomington, Indiana Email Details By the end of the course, learners will be able to: 1. Define DSM-5 criteria and characteristics of autism spectrum disorder. 2. Name best practices in transition services for young adults with autism. 3. Recognize the psychosocial factors and their impact on the individual’s success in vocational pursuits. 4. Describe effective career counseling strategies for autistic individuals. 5. State how post-secondary training could be necessary for autistic individuals to pursue their vocational goal and how to promote their success by providing necessary supports. 6. Describe accommodations and other employment considerations for individuals with autism. 7. Using a strengths-based approach, list key strategies an autistic individual and their multidisciplinary team members can use to promote successful employment outcomes. Details You're Registered! DescriptionLocation This 4-week, online course describes how an autistic individual can successfully transition from high school to a fulfilling adult life. We review characteristics of autism spectrum disorder and explore a variety of perspectives, stigmas, and biases. Our primary focus is on the transition process and how to assist autistic individuals through career decision-making. Employers managing a diverse workforce will benefit from understanding the individualized experience of autism, especially how those impacts may impact workplace dynamics and performance. More importantly, any employer will benefit from understanding the immense benefit of neurodivergence in the workplace! 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. This course takes approximately 5 hours to complete. Course topics include: 1. Autism Spectrum Disorder 2. Transition Services into Adulthood 3. Considerations 4. Effective Career Counseling 5. Post-Secondary Training 6. Successful Employment Services 7. Teamwork: Key Strategies for Team Members Leading to Successful Employment 8. Raising Employment Awareness and Promoting Employer Education 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. Autism: Transitioning to Adult Life Autism: Transitioning to Adult Life2810 E Discovery PkwyBloomington, IN 47408-9020 Map & Directions