Autism in Your Child Care Setting
- Continuing education credit hours 0.20
- Mobile-Friendly, Self-Paced Format
- Nationally-Accredited, Regulatory-Approved
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Course Objectives
List the signs and symptoms of Autism and how a child is diagnosed
Identify current rates of autism and its prevalence among sex and race
List the laws regarding special needs students and their rights to care and education
Describe how a child may enter their program
Discuss specific strategies for helping an autistic child adapt to daily routines and structure, and adaptations to classroom activities
Develop a plan for communications with parents, therapists, etc while meeting the child's treatment plan or IEP
Course Description
This is an introductory child care training class that will introduce the student to children with autism. Students will learn specific guidelines for adapting their programs to meet the needs of these children, as well as strategies for communicating with parents and working with other professionals.
Regulations/Board Approvals
Approved by IACET
Child Care Lounge online classes have been accredited and approved to show that they are of the highest quality.