Continuing Education
Autism from A to M
Course Mode: This is a DVD presentation by Gail J. Richard, Ph.D., CCC-SLP.
CEUs offered: 0.3
CEEs offered: 3
Introductory Level; Professional Area
You can find the DVD for Groups Registration Form here.
Activity Description
This presentation discusses the assessment, uniqueness, teaching techniques, integration and professional roles, sensory integration issues, and methodologies of autism. Also included are guidelines about placement; team decisions; parental involvement; dietary concerns; teacher attitudes toward autism; and ideas to stimulate learning.
Learning Outcomes
- Define and explain differential criteria within autistic spectrum disorders using both medical and educational criteria
- State a variety of management strategies to address sensory, communication, behavior, social, and classroom issues
- Explain the roles various professionals play in team decisions and effective team intervention
- Identify strengths and limitations of the current treatment methodologies to make informed intervention decisions
Host Requirements
- At least 5 participants
- Schedule your DVD for Groups with LinguiSystems a minimum of 30 days prior to your in-service. LinguiSystems is unable to accept late registrations.
Materials Provided
- FREE DVD Autism from A to M
- Downloadable course handout
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ASHA paperwork for those who wish to receive FREE ASHA CEUs
- Attendance Roster
- Course Evaluation form
- Self-Assessment of Learning
- ASHA CEU Participant Form
- Completion certificate for all participants
Author Biography
Gail J. Richard, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is a professor and chair in the Department of Communication Disorders and Sciences at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois. Gail's teaching at the university and in workshops around the country focuses on childhood developmental language disorders, learning disabilities, medical syndromes, and selective mutism. Prior to 25 years in the university setting, Gail worked in the public schools, serving preschool through high school-aged students. She especially enjoys the diagnostic challenge of differentiating among the various aspects of developmental disorders.
This presentation, "Autism from A to M," was funded in its entirety by LinguiSystems, Inc.
LinguiSystems, Inc is approved by the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to provide continuing education activities in speech-language pathology and audiology. See course information for number of ASHA CEUs, instructional level and content area. ASHA CE Provider approval does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.
Certified members of the Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA) can accumulate continuing education equivalents (CEEs) for their participation with LinguiSystems, Inc. One hour of coursework equals 1 CEE. All CASLPA members are encouraged to participate in on-going education.