Autism Spectrum Disorders Certificate Program

Comments about Autism Spectrum Disorders Certificate Program - At the institution - Keene - NH - New Hampshire

• Course description
  Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnoses are burgeoning, presenting unique challenges for educators and therapists. Antioch University New England heard the urgent call for training and established this Center to deliver in-depth knowledge in this area. Through the Autism Spectrum Disorders Certificate Program and a variety of continuing education workshops and courses, Antioch University New England provides essential training so you can better serve individuals on the autism spectrum.
  
  Currently practicing counselors, psychologists, educators, special educators, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, tutors, parents and advocates will benefit from this specialized training. We focus on working closely with higher-functioning individuals on the spectrum, including those with Asperger Syndrome, High Functioning Autism (HFA), and Pervasive Developmental Disorder - Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS).
  
  Fall Semester
  
      * Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders
      * Sensory Issues of Individuals on the Autism Spectrum
      * Training in the Social Use of Language
      * Clinical and Educational Assessment of Individuals with ASD
      * Educational Interventions for ASD I
      * Introduction to Counseling Interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorders
  
      6 credits
  
  Spring Semester
  
      * Educational Interventions for ASD II
      * Working with Teens and Adults on the Spectrum
      * Advocacy Applications for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum
      * A 3-credit advanced specialty seminar chosen from the following:
            o Advanced Assessment and Intervention for Speech-Language Pathologists
            o Advanced Counseling Interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorders
            o Advanced Educational Interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorders
            o Advanced Psychological Assessment and Intervention of ASD
            o Working with Severely Impaired Individuals with Autism
  
      6 credits
  
  Total Credits for the Autism Spectrum Disorders Certificate
      
  12 credits

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