Explain how autism spectrum disorder affects play behaviors, sensory preferences, and communication development.
Central objective: Explain how Autism Spectrum Disorder affects play behaviors, sensory preferences, and communication development to help early childhood education and child care centers better support and include children. Supporting elements: Define and identify common signs and behaviors of children and youth with ASD and offer practical observation tips, adaptive strategies, and inclusive approaches for caregivers and educators.Trainings incorporating this outcome
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6 hours courses
0.6 CEUsRelated Outcomes
- Define and identify common signs and behaviors of children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- List community resources, supports, and referrals for autism spectrum disorder.
- Demonstrate understanding of inclusionary practices for autism spectrum disorder in the child care setting.
- Explain how sensory processing differences can influence children’s behavior.
- Demonstrate an understanding of prenatal development and its impact on child development.
- Explain developed methods to teach children a large body of general knowledge that supports emerging math skills
- Demonstrate an understanding of Piaget’s sensori-motor and pre-operational stages of cognitive development
- Demonstrate communication skills that enable intercultural communication, including effective listening skills
- Explain safety guidelines involved when planning sensory activities for young children.
- Demonstrate an understanding on how chronic illness can affect development in ages birth to three.
- Define and identify common signs and behaviors of children and youth with conduct disorder.
- Explain the importance of two-way communication.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how chronic illness can affect development in ages four and above.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how ongoing preventive health and wellness care affects child development
- Demonstrate and understanding of how play promotes development
- Describe how language is one of the many ways through which culture affects development.
- Identify and explain the major components of the major and current approaches to development and learning
- Demonstrate an understanding of prenatal development and its impact on child development
- Identify resources to help develop professional development planning in Georgia.
- Give examples of strategies teachers can use to communicate with parents regarding challenging behaviors.
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