Course Code: REL-RTS-0-ASDOIPC
Hours: 1.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Determine at least five techniques to address challenging behavior in children with ASD.
Identify at least three ways to improve social communication abilities in children with ASD.
Determine how to engage children with ASD and their caregivers in treatment for the best outcomes.
Summarize current evidence for dietary changes and alternative treatments for ASD.
Outline:
Section 1: Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
General Considerations
Symptoms
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Treatment Considerations and Approaches
General Considerations
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Technology-Based Interventions
Sensory-Based and Sensory-Motor Treatments
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Behavioral Intervention Approaches
Behavioral Issues
Overview of Behavioral Interventions
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Naturalistic Behavioral Approaches
Visually-Based Techniques and Self-Regulation of Emotion
Transition Strategies
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Relationship-Based and Social Communication Interventions
Relationship-Based Interventions
Social Communication Interventions
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Medication, Nutrition, and Alternative Treatments
Medications
Nutrition and Diet Considerations
Alternative Treatments
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 6: Case Study
Meet Liam
Section 7: Conclusion
SummaryWriter: Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP
Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP, is a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist with over 40 years of experience. She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Jacksonville State University and her Master of Science degree in speech-language pathology from The University of Alabama. She has provided care to clients across the lifespan with diverse diagnostic conditions in settings including school, hospital, skilled nursing facility, outpatient clinic, and home health settings. In her previous role as a national clinical director for a contract therapy company, she developed training programs for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology focusing on clinical rehabilitation needs of older adults in post-acute care. Currently, she serves as the Lead Subject Matter Expert Writer for Speech-Language Pathology at Relias, where she leverages her clinical expertise and analysis of published research. She is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Subject Matter Expert: Ashley W. Downs, M.S., CCC-SLP
Ashley W. Downs, M.S., CCC-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist in North Carolina with a decade of experience providing diagnosis and treatment of speech, language, and cognitive disorders to both geriatric and pediatric populations across a variety of settings. She is licensed by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and has her national certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Ashley is passionate about empowering patients and caregivers to effectively communicate and supporting functional communication for all people.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Intermediate level Speech Language Pathologists; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.