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
6 hours courses
0.6 CEUs
Related Outcomes
- Define and identify common signs and behaviors of children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Demonstrate understanding of inclusionary practices for autism spectrum disorder in the child care setting.
- List community resources, supports, and referrals for autism spectrum disorder.
- Explain how number sense, counting, and early operations develop through play, routines, and hands-on Pre-K experiences
- Explain how sensory processing differences can influence children’s behavior.
- Describe how language is one of the many ways through which culture affects development.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how chronic illness can affect development
- Demonstrate an understanding of prenatal development and its impact on child development.
- Define and identify common signs and behaviors of children and youth with conduct disorder.
- Explain safety guidelines involved when planning sensory activities for young children.
- List characteristics and behaviors for professional practice and behaviors as outlined in the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct.
- Explain successful communication skills in early childhood education.
- Give examples of strategies teachers can use to communicate with parents regarding challenging behaviors.
- Explain how vocabulary, background knowledge, comprehension, and emergent writing support early reading development in Pre-K.
- Demonstrate communication skills that enable intercultural communication, including effective listening skills
- Demonstrate the importance of using various strategies to develop language and communication skills.
- Demonstrate an understanding on how chronic illness can affect development in ages birth to three.
- Explain how patterns, geometry, measurement, and mathematical reasoning support early math development in Pre-K.
- Explain how phonological awareness and alphabet knowledge support early reading development in Pre-K.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how chronic illness can affect development.
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