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

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