VARC Autism Training
VARC Autism Training
Description
This training is a self-paced online course, provided by the Virginia Autism Resource Center at Virginia Commonwealth University's Autism Center for Education.
To participate, you need a computer with (preferably high-speed) internet access, and speakers or headphones to listen to the presentations (full text transcripts are provided for all lectures and multimedia).
Course Overview
During this self-paced course, you will learn about working with persons with autism. The course is divided into the following four modules:
Module 1: Introduction to Working with Persons with Autism
- Part 1: Key Principles
- Part 2: Person Centered Planning and Thinking
Module 2: Behavior and Sensory Strategies
- Part 1: Interfering Behaviors
- Part 2: Strategies and Plans
Module 3: Communication and Social Skills
- Part 1: Communication
- Part 2: Social Skills
Module 4: Building Independence and Inclusion
- Part 1: Independence and Inclusion
- Part 2: Community Inclusion
Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of the course in its entirety, you will be eligible for a Certificate of Completion. This requires you to complete each module by viewing each presentation and reading any associated documents, articles, and web pages. You will then need to certify that you have completed the course in order to download your certificate.