The Supporting Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders course prepares school‑based professionals to effectively identify, assess, and support students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Offered by our accredited school partners, the course provides practical, evidence‑based guidance on behavioral screening, comprehensive assessment, intervention strategies, and special education practices. Learners examine current challenges, best practices, and future directions in autism research to strengthen support for school‑age students within inclusive educational settings.
Module 1: Foundations of Autism Spectrum Disorders
Core characteristics of ASD, historical evolution, prevalence, and key concepts impacting school‑age learners.
Module 2: Behavioral Screening and Identification
Behavioral screening methods, documenting presence and severity of symptoms, and use of school‑based screening tools.
Module 3: Assessment and Evidence‑Based Practices
Best practices in assessment, treatment, and intervention, with emphasis on evidence‑based approaches in educational settings.
Module 4: School‑Based Intervention and Special Education
Application of interventions in schools, special education frameworks, collaboration with school teams, and future directions in autism research and practice.
By completing this course, the learner will be able to:
Recognize key characteristics of autism spectrum disorders and explain how the understanding of ASD has evolved
Perform behavioral screenings to document the presence and severity of ASD‑related symptoms
Identify best practices in assessment, treatment, intervention, and special education for students with ASD
Apply evidence‑based intervention strategies within school settings
Describe emerging trends and future directions in autism research and school‑based practice
Certificate of completion
This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.