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.
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