Description:
This training offers health care providers an opportunity to develop an enhanced understanding of the current literature on best practices in principles of intervention as well as delivery of evidence-based practices in the context of youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Each individual with ASD has a unique profile of strengths and needs, and youth with ASD often experience additional co-occurring behavioral health and/or medical conditions. This training reviews how development of intervention plans must be tailored to the individual and designed in consideration of principles such as risk and protective factors, the need to collaborate across systems, factors influencing feasibility, and individual and family needs, preferences, and culture.
In addition, the training provides an overview of evidence-based approaches to address the array of possible needs while building on the individual’s strengths. A case study is utilized to clarify how principles of intervention impact practice and how goals and intervention selection come together to comprehensively support a youth with ASD. The training is helpful both to providers engaged in direct care with youth with ASD as well as those in a position to make referrals for services.
(Al-Beltagi et al., 2021; Bradshaw et al., 2022; Ellison et al., 2021; Ewen et al., 2019; Forkey et al., 2021)
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Instructional Format
This course is available online as an interactive, reading based asynchronous webinar, including a combination of reading, videos and activities. Participants will complete the course and take an online post-test.
Total CE Credits: 1.5
Total Contact Hours: 1.5
Learning Objectives: Following the training, attendees will be able to:
- Apply principles of intervention when working with youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Integrate appropriate evidence-based practices into the treatment plans and intervention process for youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Target Audience: For behavioral health providers who treat military personnel, veterans and their families.
Instructional Content Level: Intermediate
Course Creation Date: 10 March 2024
Contact Information: Questions or concerns? Please contact Julie Williams at Julie.Williams.Ctr@usuhs.edu