Working with Persons with Autism (Classroom & Synchronous)
About This Course
1. Identify the key traits of persons with autism
2. Apply visual strategies when communicating with persons with autism
3. Apply 3-step prompting when giving instructions to persons with autism
4. Record behaviours of persons with autism using the ABC method
5. Interpret functions of behaviour using the ABC chart
6. Design intervention based on fixation and repetitive behaviours
7. Implement task analysis to help meet the development goals of persons with autism
8. Apply appropriate strategies to assist a person with autism to feel safe and supported
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites:
● Education level – GCE ‘O’ level equivalent and above
● Computer literacy
● Social service professionals who may come into contact with clients with autism at least 3 times a week (This is to facilitate work-based project and assessment)