Autism Spectrum Disorders Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Behavioral Technician Training on Applied Behavioral Analysis Part 1 by Krista Kennedy, MS, LLP, BCBA is the first of a planned seven-part series providing Behavior Technician Training on Applied Behavioral Analysis to direct care workers. Part 1 defines Autism Spectrum Disorder, identifies associated symptoms and discusses possible causes. It will take approximately one hour to complete this course.
Purpose of This Course
The purpose of this course is to help behavioral health professionals develop a deeper understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder. This course has been designed to deliver updated information and evidence-based practices for working with the clients that you have identified as clients that show symptoms of the Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Defining the Autism Spectrum Disorder
This course covers the basics of the Autism Spectrum Disorder, including providing information to help direct care workers define the disorder.
Identifying Symptoms of the Autism Spectrum Disorder
The course provides examples and discussion regarding symptoms of the Autism Spectrum Disorder including evidence-based practices for direct care workers.
Developing an understanding of some of the potential causes of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Similar to identifying symptoms, this course provides information and discussion surrounding the potential causes of the disorder.
Who should take this course?
This course is designed for all behavioral health professionals working with clients that display symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
In 2018 the CDC determined that approximately 1 in 59 children is diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
- This course has been designed primarily for direct care workers with clients that are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum disorder.
- Gain the ability to define Autism Spectrum Disorder. Identify Associated Symptoms.
- Become familiar with some of the possible causes of ASD
Krista Kennedy, MS, LLP, BCBA
Director of Behavioral Services
Krista Kennedy is the Director of Behavioral Services at Children's Hospital of Michigan Autism Center. Her work at the center involves the development and oversight of all the behavior programming and the behavioral services staff. Prior to her work at Children's Hospital, she worked in the field of autism for over 10 years with families and schools throughout the Metro Detroit area. Krista earned degrees in ABA and behavioral psychology from Eastern and Western Michigan Universities. She is enrolled in the Educational Psychology Department at Wayne State University as a PhD candidate. Krista has developed and instructed behavioral intervention and theory courses at Eastern Michigan University, Eastern Michigan University and Wayne State University. She also sits on a task force for Wayne County to develop a system of care for people with autism.
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What People Are Saying
My experience with this module was enlightening. I received clarification on some issues I assumed that I knew. I now have a better understanding due to my participation in this course."
