Preparing Youth with Autism for Post-Secondary Opportunities

Course Code: REL-ABA-0-PTAYAPSO

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027

Learning Objectives:
Describe interventions to address social and communication skill needs.
Describe strategies to address the life skill needs of adolescents with autism.
Identify intervention strategies for access to vocational and postsecondary educational opportunities.

Outline:
Section 1: Life Skill Needs of Adolescents with Autism

The Urgent Need for Transition Services

Learning Skills for Life

Intervention Services

An ABA Approach to Transition

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 2: Addressing Vocational and Post-Secondary Education Needs

Advantages of Employment

Higher Education and Autism

Strengths and Barriers

ABA-Based Support for the Future

Preparing for Wade’s Career

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 3: Critical Social Skills

Social Skills Issues

Supports and Intervention

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributors

References

Subject Matter Expert: Rhonda Davin, Ph.D., BCBA-D

Dr. Rhonda Davin is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with over 25 years of experience in the fields of developmental disabilities and autism. She has served the field as a teacher, college professor, consultant, and expert witness. She started Behavior Consulting Services which provided direct behavior analytic services to children with autism and their families. She has supervised and mentored several behavior analysts and service providers currently practicing in the field today. Dr. Davin has also provided technical assistance for large-scale organizational change efforts in the area of Positive Behavior Supports.

Writer: Jessica Edwards, BS, QIDP

Jessica is a SME Writer at Relias. Her primary writing responsibilities are in the Health and Human Services vertical, in the content area of intellectual and developmental disabilities. Jessica received her Bachelor of Science in Health Science, with a concentration in Disability Studies and Human Development, from Stony Brook University. She has over eight years of experience serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters, including roles as a direct support professional, case manager, and qualified professional. Her experiences and coursework over the years have allowed her to develop a strong knowledge of person-centered planning and care, community resources, and service delivery.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Behavioral Analyst; in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.