Play with Purpose: Supporting Children with Autism - online

1. Identify the role of play in the early childhood environment.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of how setting up the environment can impact accessibility for all children.
3. Identify different types of play in children ages 2 to 5.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of how play promotes development.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of how to provide an environment that offers choices.
6. Demonstrate understanding of observational techniques to track skill development and individual need.
7. Identify factors that influence learning in a child's physical environment.
8. Identify strategies to promote play in the early childhood learning environment.
9. Demonstrate an understanding of how to foster self-regulation skills in children.
10. Demonstrate an understanding of the benefits of individualized learning
11. Explain how autism spectrum disorder affects play behaviors, sensory preferences, and communication development.
12. Identify strategies to promote joint attention, turn-taking, and social reciprocity for children with autism during play.

Criteria to earn CEUs:

Certificates are awarded when the following criteria have been met by the learner:

1. Class has been paid in full
2. All material has been reviewed
3. All review questions and final test have been completed with a passing score of 80% or higher.

Learning Assessment Method:

Learners will be assessed through questions after every section is completed. Learners will not be allowed to proceed to the next section of the training until all questions have been answered correctly. Learners will be presented with a final test composed of true/false and multiple choice questions. Upon successful completion of the training, learners will receive their certificate by email.

Learning Methodology:

Online material will be presented in the form of slides, accompanied with speech. Videos will be used to demonstrate ideas and concepts. Charts and tables will be used for illustration.

Logistics/Required Technology:

A stable internet connection is required for the completion of this course. Users are highly encouraged to take their online course on Google Chrome on either a laptop or desktop computer. Speakers and/or headphones are also required to hear speech.

Payment Policy:

Payments need to be made in full. No refunds will be issued after starting the class.

Proprietary or conflict of interest disclosure:

Unless otherwise stated in the course description none of H & H subject matter experts and editor has any conflict or proprietary interests related to the material they prepared in this course.

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No prerequisites are required for the completion of this course.