Autism Spectrum Disorders - UC Davis Extension

Autism spectrumdisordersProfessional educationfor K-12 educators,service providers andparentsIn partnership with:The UC Davis MINDInstituteCenter for Excellence inDevelopmentalDisabilitiesCONTINUING AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

professional concentration inAutism spectrum disordersWith a prevalence of 1 in 88 children, autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is the fastestgrowing serious developmental disability in the U.S. Those professionals who care forand educate these children require specialized knowledge and skills to accommodate thedistinctive needs of children on the autism spectrum.The Professional Concentration in Autism Spectrum Disorders is a 3-course series designedto develop clinical skills in an array of evidence-based practices for assessment andintervention in educational and community settings. The program is a unique partnershipbetween UC Davis Extension, a leader in continuing and online education, the UC DavisMIND Institute, an internationally renowned research center committed to the treatment andcure of autism, and Autism Behavior Training Associates, a group of professional educatorswith more than 50 years of cumulative experience working with children on the autismspectrum. The program has trained more than 800 professionals since launching in 2006.Offered fully onlineThe Professional Concentration in Autism Spectrum Disorders is delivered in an engaging,interactive online format developed by the award-winning online studio at UC DavisExtension. Participants progress through the content as a cohort, while still enjoyingthe flexibility to log on at the time and place of their choosing. All classes offer robustopportunities for peer-to-peer and faculty interaction, and include meaningful, hands-onassignments to develop participants’ clinical skills.Have a group to train?Individual courses and the complete program are available for on-site or online delivery togroups of 20 or more. For information, call our program representative at (530) 757-8512.• Special education teachers• General education teachers• School psychologists• Speech and language pathologists• Physical and occupational therapistsWho can Benefit?• Behavior analysts/specialists• School counselors• Parents• Other professionals who work withschool-age childrenEarn professional creditEach course meets the qualifications for 30 hours of continuing education for MFTs, LPCCs, LEPs, and/or LCSWs as requiredby the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. UC Davis Extension provider number PCE577. Additionally, Applied BehaviorAnalysis also meets the criteria for Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) credit.Earn your CCTC-Approved Added AuthorizationComplete your CCTC Added Authorization through our articulation partnerships with Project Impact at the San Joaquin CountyOffice of Education and UCLA Extension.2

COURSESUnderstanding AutismSpectrum Disorders3 quarter units academic credit, X461.1.30 BBS Hours.Gain an understanding of thecharacteristics of autism spectrumdisorders (ASD) and the implications forchildren’s learning, behavior and abilityto process information. Three primaryareas of impairment (communication,socialization and restricted patterns ofbehavior) are examined, along withemotional regulation and sensorimotordifferences. Explore the latest researchon potential causes, best practices forassessment and intervention, as well ascurrent legal and ethical issues relatedto autism services. Other topics includeparent-professional collaboration andtransition planning from infancy throughadulthood.Applied Behavior AnalysisStrategies and Interventionsfor Autism Spectrum Disorders3 quarter units academic credit, X461.2.30 BACB or BBS Hours.Explore applied behavior analysisprinciples and how they can be usedin an educational environment to teachvarious skills and support studentbehavior. Examine such strategiesas positive reinforcement, teachingof functional-equivalent replacementbehaviors, shaping, prompting, errorlesslearning, discrete trial teaching, as wellas other naturalistic behavioral strategies.Apply the concepts and principles youlearn in class through case studies.Best Practice Strategies andInterventions for AutismSpectrum Disorders3 quarter units academic credit, X461.3.30 BBS Hours.Review the many best practices andmethodologies for instructing studentswith autism. A number of evidencebasedstrategies are covered, including:structured teaching, accommodations,modifications, peer-mediatedinterventions, self-advocacy and selfawarenesstraining, and strategies foraddressing social, play and leisureactivities. Participate in simulationsand demonstrations, and interact withother students in a cooperative learningenvironment.“For me, the MIND Institute connection washuge...I have a much broader perspective asa result of completing the Autism SpectrumDisorders program, and I’m much morecomfortable branching out and exploringnew treatment options for my clients.” —Maria Sasaki, co-founder, the Reilly BehavioralGroup, LLCprofessional concentration in autism spectrum disordersPROFESSIONAL CONCENTRATION REQUIRED COURSES (9 units) Units F W SP SUUnderstanding Autism Spectrum Disorders 3 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲Applied Behavior Analysis Strategies and Interventions for ASD 3 ▲ ▲Best Practices Strategies and Interventions for ASD 3 ▲ ▲F=Fall W=Winter SP=Spring SU=Summer • Schedules are subject to change.PARTNERSUC Davis MIND InstituteCenter for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (CEDD)additional informationProgram questions? Course schedules, fees andenrollment details are available at:extension.ucdavis.edu/autism3

extension.ucdavis.edu/autismSpecializing in the SpectrumUC Davis Extension is a proud partner of the UC Davis MIND Institute,the international leader in autism research.As the first university-based autism program for K-12 educators in California—and the only program affiliated with the prestigious UC Davis MIND Institute—we pride ourselves on providing you with the highest quality, research-basededucation available in autism spectrum disorders.UC Davis ExtensionUniversity of California1333 Research Park DriveDavis, CA 95618-4852 124137-ZZNonprofit Org.U.S. PostagePAIDUC Davis