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Foundational Skills for Autistic Learners

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About the Course
This course is intended for professionals and parents supporting the communication of preschool and school-age autistic students. The goal of this course is to help professionals and parents learn about communication strategies for younger autistic students and develop a framework for working on communication skills. Foundational skills, goal setting and specific strategies for intervention will be discussed. Lecture and videos will be used to illustrate these concepts.  

Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, the learner will be able to: 

  • List 8 foundational skills to address with preschool-aged & school-aged autistic learners    
  • List 8 functional and specific goals for preschool-aged and school-aged autistic students  
  • Define joint attention and its importance in occupational activities 
  • State why it is important to start work on labeling preferred items   
  • Recognize 3 modified leisure activities that can help improve participation in school and home activities for autistic learners   

About the Author/Presenter 
Rosemarie Griffin, MA, CCC/SLP BCBA, is an ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist, board-certified behavior analyst, product developer, and host of The Autism Outreach Podcast. She divides her time between a public school and her own private practice. She is passionate about helping individuals with autism find their voice and become more independent communicators. This passion has driven her to create her own business, ABA SPEECH (http://www.abaspeech.org), where she provides ASHA-approved courses, therapy materials, and the ABA SPEECH CONNECTION continuing education membership for professionals and parents alike.  

How to Receive Credit  

  • View the entire recording which requires a 3-hour commitment of time. 
  • Provide required personal information and payment information. 
  • Complete the mandatory course evaluation. 
  • Print your Certificate of Completion. 

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by visiting our Contact Us page. (https://www.elitelearning.com/contact-us/)

Identification, Mitigation, and Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Planners, faculty, and others in control of content (either individually or as a group) have no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Sponsorship/Commercial Support and Non-Endorsement

It is the policy of Colibri not to accept commercial support. Furthermore, commercial interests are prohibited from distributing or providing access to this activity to learners.

Disclaimer

The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.

©2024: All Rights Reserved. Materials may not be reproduced without the expressed written permission or consent of Colibri Healthcare, LLC. The materials presented in this course are meant to provide the consumer with general information on the topics covered. The information provided was prepared by professionals with practical knowledge of the areas covered. It is not meant to provide medical, legal, or professional advice. Colibri Healthcare, LLC recommends that you consult a medical, legal, or professional services expert licensed in your state. Colibri Healthcare, LLC has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that all content provided in this course is accurate and up to date at the time of printing but does not represent or warrant that it will apply to your situation nor circumstances and assumes no liability from reliance on these materials. Quotes are collected from customer feedback surveys. The models are intended to be representative and not actual customers.

Accreditations and Approvals 

Colibri Healthcare, LLC (formerly Elite Professional Education, LLC), Provider Number 1147, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 5/5/2023 - 5/5/2026.

Colibri Healthcare, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6341. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Colibri Healthcare, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Colibri Healthcare, LLC is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Colibri Healthcare, LLC maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Most states accept courses offered by APA approved sponsors.

AOTA logo Colibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development (Provider #9118). The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA or indicate AOTA approval of a certification or other professional recognition.