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Instructional Level: Intermediate

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Meredith Chandler OTR/L

Understanding and Treating Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Therapist’s Guide to Intervention

Understanding and Treating Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Therapist’s Guide to Intervention

2 Hours Instructional Level: Intermediate
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The following course is a detailed, evidence-based review and analysis of current interventions for young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). While pediatric research in this area continues to grow at a steady pace, research pertaining to young adults remains limited; however, this course prepares practitioners by providing an overview of ASD and potential co-occurring disorders that impact function and occupational performance, evaluation tools to create client-centered treatment plans, current evidence-based interventions, and updated definitions and language used to promote neurodiversity in a clinical setting.   

Full Course Description
The following course is a detailed, evidence-based review and analysis of current interventions for young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). While pediatric research in this area continues to grow at a steady pace, research pertaining to young adults remains limited; however, this course prepares practitioners by providing an overview of ASD and potential co-occurring disorders that impact function and occupational performance, evaluation tools to create client-centered treatment plans, current evidence-based interventions, and updated definitions...

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

The following course is a detailed, evidence-based review and analysis of current interventions for young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). While pediatric research in this area continues to grow at a steady pace, research pertaining to young adults remains limited; however, this course prepares practitioners by providing an overview of ASD and potential co-occurring disorders that impact function and occupational performance, evaluation tools to create client-centered treatment plans, current evidence-based interventions, and updated definitions and language used to promote neurodiversity in a clinical setting.   

Learning Outcomes:

After completing this course, the learner will be able to:

  • Classify autism spectrum disorder (ASD) according to updated diagnostic criteria. 
  • Differentiate common disorders that often accompany ASD as well as the consequences on daily function.  
  • Categorize functional deficits that frequent the lives of young adults with ASD.  
  • Predict therapists’ roles in working with young adults with ASD.  
  • Relate peer-reviewed evidence for currently effective interventions and programs.  
  • Distinguish at least three evaluation tools for young adults with ASD in the rehabilitative setting. 
  • Analyze current neurodivergent language as respectfully applied in the therapy world. 

 

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

The following course is a detailed, evidence-based review and analysis of current interventions for young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). While pediatric research in this area continues to grow at a steady pace, research pertaining to young adults remains limited; however, this course prepares practitioners by providing an overview of ASD and potential co-occurring disorders that impact function and occupational performance, evaluation tools to create client-centered treatment plans, current evidence-based interventions, and updated definitions and language used to promote neurodiversity in a clinical setting.   

Learning Outcomes:

After completing this course, the learner will be able to:

  • Classify autism spectrum disorder (ASD) according to updated diagnostic criteria. 
  • Differentiate common disorders that often accompany ASD as well as the consequences on daily function.  
  • Categorize functional deficits that frequent the lives of young adults with ASD.  
  • Predict therapists’ roles in working with young adults with ASD.  
  • Relate peer-reviewed evidence for currently effective interventions and programs.  
  • Distinguish at least three evaluation tools for young adults with ASD in the rehabilitative setting. 
  • Analyze current neurodivergent language as respectfully applied in the therapy world. 

 

Disclosures:

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Text courses are viewed on your web browser if the online version is purchased, or sent via mail if the physical copy is purchased.

Contact Hours: 2 contact hour in length (check your state’s approval status in the state-specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants and Speech Language Pathologists.

Criteria for Completion: A score of 75% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 75% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved.

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by visiting our Contact Us page (https://www.homeceuconnection.com/contact-us/) or by using the chat functionality. 

ACHA CE Approved Provider 

This course is offered for 0.20 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).

AOTA logoColibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 9755. This Distance Learning-Independent course is offered at 0.2 CEUs, Intermediate, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial- Meredith Chandler is employed and receives a salary. She receives payment from Colibri Healthcare, LLC for the presentation of this course.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

Disclosures:

TEXT COURSES

Text courses are viewed on your web browser if the online version is purchased, or sent via mail if the physical copy is purchased.

Contact Hours: 2 contact hour in length (check your state’s approval status in the state-specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants and Speech Language Pathologists.

Criteria for Completion: A score of 75% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 75% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved.

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by visiting our Contact Us page (https://www.homeceuconnection.com/contact-us/) or by using the chat functionality. 

ACHA CE Approved Provider 

This course is offered for 0.20 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).

AOTA logoColibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 9755. This Distance Learning-Independent course is offered at 0.2 CEUs, Intermediate, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial- Meredith Chandler is employed and receives a salary. She receives payment from Colibri Healthcare, LLC for the presentation of this course.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.