Play is one of the most powerful ways children with autism learn, communicate, and grow. This course helps child care providers understand how to use play-based approaches to promote development, social interaction, and sensory regulation. Participants will learn how to observe play behaviors, design inclusive environments, and create opportunities for choice, self-regulation, and engagement. By applying these strategies, providers can foster meaningful connections, support communication, and help every child reach their fullest potential through the power of play.
By the end of this training, the learner will be able to:
- Identify the role of play in the early childhood environment.
- Identify different types of play in children ages 2 to 5.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how play promotes development.
- Describe the importance of providing opportunities for children to practice independence.
- Identify the four supportive social learning components.
- Demonstrate understanding of observational techniques to track skill development and individual need.
- Identify factors that influence learning in a child's physical environment.
- Identify strategies to promote play in the early childhood learning environment.
- Explain social emotional development in young children.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how appropriate material and equipment promotes play.
- Define active play in the early childhood classroom and describe its benefits for young children.
- Explain how autism spectrum disorder affects play behaviors, sensory preferences, and communication development.
- 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:
- Class has been paid in full
- All material has been reviewed
- 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.
- Support Services:
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You are purchasing a session of an online training that includes online assessments. Your certificate will be emailed to you once you pass the final exam with a passing grade of 80%.
Your certificate will bear the name you provided to us when you signed up. For support and questions regarding the material presented in this class please contact us at info@childcareed.com. Please consult our frequently asked questions page for other questions or feel free to contact us.
No prerequisites are required for the completion of this course.
