Online Course: STRATEGIES FOR SUPPORTING POSITIVE BEHAVIORS IN STUDENTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (VCU-ACE)

Description:

Students with ASD often present behaviors that interfere with learning in the educational setting. It is necessary to understand how and why interfering behaviors develop and to have knowledge of evidence based interventions designed to support positive behavior change. This course is designed to provide educators and family members with skills and knowledge needed to support students with ASD in the educational setting. The course will provide participants with information regarding the impact core deficits of ASD have on the person and how they may lead to interfering behavior. The course will help the participant understand behavior and identify how behavior develops over time and the purpose it serves for the student. Participants will next gain knowledge of how to address interfering behavior using a positive approach. The positive approach focuses on ensuring student dignity and enhancing quality of life through the development of new skills and reduction of problem behaviors. The course will include the process of conducting a Functional Behavior Assessment, developing and implementing a Behavior Intervention Plan, and strategies for intervening when interfering behavior occurs.