Early Identification and Intervention for Young Children With Autism

Description

As the prevalence of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) continues to rise, clinicians are looking for practical strategies to enhance communication and play skills in infants and young children with ASD. Take this 1-day, online course and get the skills to decipher the characteristics of ASD in infants and toddlers, along with screening and assessment tools, a framework for setting intervention priorities, and ideas for intervention. Finally, you’ll also learn ways to enhance collaboration with caregivers and other professionals.

Take your clinical expertise in ASD to the next level! In this 1-day course, you’ll learn from Elizabeth Crais, PhD, CCC-SLP, who will share her innovative approaches to early identification and intervention. You'll also interact and share ideas with other course participants.

Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, you will be able to:
•Recognize early signs of ASD in young children and how to differentiate ASD from other developmental disabilities
•Engage and coach caregivers in the assessment and intervention processes for infants and toddlers
•Create assessment and intervention strategies to build communication strategies for infants and toddlers with ASD at home, in preschool, and in other settings
•Provide meaningful contributions as a member of an early intervention team

CEU Information

We estimate you will be able to earn 0.7 ASHA CEUs (7.0 professional development hours) for this course.

Location Online and In-Person (Hybrid)
2200 Research Blvd
Rockville, MD 20850
Date 12/4/2015 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Check in 8:00 AM)
Sponsor ASHA Professional Development
Trainer Elizabeth Crais, PhD, CCC-SLP
Contact Christopher Urena (301) 296-5752 curena@asha.org
Principles 3. Collaborative relationships
4. Specific IFSP goals
5. Comprehensive plans
Credit Hours 1.25 - Assessment
2.0 - Atypical Development
3.0 - Intervention
Cost $129 for members / $169 non-members
Status Closed