Overview
This module prepares early childhood professionals to define autism, identify early indicators, and share developmental concerns related to ASD utilizing a combination of video, research articles, and online resources. Content covered in this module reviews autism, developmental milestones and early autism indicators, early indicators in the areas of social interaction, social communication and restrictive, repetitive patterns of behavior, and developmental monitoring and screening for autism.
Designed for early childhood professionals, this module is part of a broader series that offers information and resources on critical elements promoting the earlier identification of autism. Learners are encouraged to complete this module before starting any others in the series.
Estimated Time to Complete: 5 hours
Learning Objectives:
- Define autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
- Recognize early social interaction and social communication signs of ASD
- Recognize restrictive, repetitive patterns of behavior signs of ASD
- State the importance of developmental monitoring and screening for children
Module Developers:
Jessica E. A. Foster, MD, MPH, FAAP, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician and Maggie Gons, M.A., CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist
Module Content
You can download a document that includes all content from the module, with the exception of videos. This resource can support your learning while completing the module or be saved for future reference.
Credit:
This module is eligible for five (5) unit hours in the areas of EI developmental specialist/supervisor and EI service coordinator/supervisor as approved by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD).