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Everything you Need to know about Autism-A Guide for Parents
In this course, you will learn how to be the best parent you can be to your child with autism.
Created byVanessa Princeton
Last updated 12/2024
English
What you'll learn
- You will learn to recognize the symptoms and the red flags of Autism Spectrum Disorder
- You will understand your child better and learn how best to support them
- You will be better able to find the right healthcare professionals and know what to ask of them
- You will familiarize yourself with the different treatment approaches and services your child might need
- You will learn how to communicate better with your child and prevent meltdows
- You will learn how to prevent and address bullying
- You will learn how to understand and support your teenager with autism better
- You will be able to guide your child on different professional and academic venues that might be best suited for them
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Course content
12 sections • 12 lectures • 39m total length
Requirements
- None
Description
Do you suspect that your child has autism, and you are not sure where to start? This course is for you!
In this course, you will understand:
1. What is autism
2. How it might show up on a day-to-day basis
3. What causes autism
4. How to communicate and enter your child's world
5. How to prevent and deal with meltdowns
6. How to prevent and address bullying
7. How to foster a better relationship with your child
8. How to set up your child, teenager, and child for the rest of their lives.
9. How to identify and select the best intervention strategies available.
10. How to find the best doctors for your child, what questions to ask them
11. How to support them at school and guide them on a professional route that might best suit their unique needs.
In addition to better grasping the difficulties individuals with autism might experience, you will learn to recognize and nurture their unique STRENGHTS.
Special attention will be given to supporting individuals with ASD in navigating social situations, developing communication skills, and accessing resources to enhance their quality of life.
This course is ideal for students, educators, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in understanding autism and how to support these individuals best.
WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT THIS COURSE
As a first-time parent, I was not sure where to start. This course is an ESSENTIAL introduction packet to all things autism. Sam B.
This course was easy to follow due to the clear presentations, the PowerPoint, and the voice-over provided. The material is super engaging and easy to understand. Patty M.
I have a son with autism and felt continuously overwhelmed concerning what to do, where to find help, and what intervention has solid backing. This course is a must! Sonia R.
It was extremely helpful in understanding my son better and giving me the tools to support him better. This course was enjoyable because I could go through the sections at my own pace. Jason K.
Who this course is for:
- This course is intended for parents, caregivers, friends and professionals who are in contact with someone with autism