This course has been designed to provide training for people who are providing "hands on" respite care to individuals who have autism. In this self-paced online course you will learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and understand how people with ASD experience the world.
Price: $20.00
Course Outline:
- Module 1 – Your Roles as a Respite Worker
- Module 2 - Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Module 3 - Communication
- Module 4 - Social Interaction and Play
- Module 5 - The Unique World of ASD
- Module 6 - Strategies for Positive and Enriching Respite Care
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the role of a respite support provider
- Identify qualities that families look for in a respite provider
- Define ASD and explain why it is called a spectrum disorder
- Give examples of communication challenges in ASD
- Describe several techniques to encourage social interaction skills
- Create meaningful activities for a person with ASD
- Ways to reduce anxiety in a person with ASD
- Explain the concept of predictable function
- Develop strategies for positive and enriching respite care
Respite Training Portal - Respite Care for People with Autism
