Autism Module from the Thompson Center
Free continuing education on Autism is available on the Thompson Center website. This on-line training will fulfill one clock hour of credit for child care providers. CCHCs may wish to access and review this module. We may work with the Thompson Center to create a Lesson Plan for group training. See information about the on-line module below.
A free online training module on Understanding Autism in Young Children is now available
This module is an overview of the characteristics of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and the criteria used to diagnose children with ASD. Family members, childcare providers, school personnel and others who interact with young children are encouraged to take this training module to learn more about the signs of ASD. The is hosted on the University of Missouri Extension website. To view the training you will need to register for an Extension Passport and select the Understanding Autism course to view. There is no charge for the Passport or to view the training. It is recommended that you bookmark the module once you have logged into to view it. To log back into the module once you have begun it, click here. The module is also available in DVD format for use by training professionals, click to download a dvd order form.
The Understanding Autism training was developed by the Mid-Missouri Rapid Response Initiative, which is funded by the Missouri Department of Mental Health Division of Developmental Disabilities. An online module was created from the training through a partnership with the Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelpomental Disorders, University of Missouri Extension, and the Division of Developmental Disabilities Office of Autism Services
Fortunately, there is an approved method or science for handling students with the symptoms of ASD, and this is known as ABA or Applied Behavior Analysis. This is a branch of science that analyzes human behavior and then applies proven techniques to bring about necessary and positive changes. When it is incorporated into school Autism training, it gives the teaching and classroom staff the skills necessary to create the kind of positive reinforcement that is so essential to helping students overcome their challenges to learning or socialization.
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