Continuum of Communication: Family-Centered Assessment and Intervention for Students with Autism

Continuum of Communication: Family-Centered Assessment and Intervention for Students with Autism

Autism Certificate | This program is completed

- Online, VT - United States

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Graduate Credits (3)

1/16/2021-4/19/2021

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$1,590.00

This course focuses on communication assessment and intervention for students with Autism. This course also details intervention for socialization and play, two other key components of the continuum of communication for children with autism. Learners will focus first on studying and detailing various components of and options for assessment for students with autism from a strengths-based approach. Each learner will also identify and collaboratively problem solve challenges that can occur with evaluations in this population. As a major focus for this course, learners will understand and detail application of various frameworks as well as specific intervention programs for supporting students with autism.

This course will utilize a variety of teaching tools and teaming activities to provide learners with multiple opportunities to explore various profiles of individuals with autism. As part of these experiences, learners will gain experience teaming to support a child with autism and their overall needs in socialization, communication, and play.

  • This course is fully online, with some synchronous virtual meetings. Click View Schedule above for dates and times.

  • Students who successfully complete this course will receive 3 graduate credits from Northern Vermont University/Johnson.
Kent, Danielle

Danielle Kent, M.S., CCC-SLP is an instructor and presenter for VT-HEC, as well as the Neurodiversity and Inclusion Certificate Program Coordinator. She owns a private practice and specializes in social communication and executive functioning development/intervention. She is an advocate for Neurodiversity acceptance and supporting neurodivergent learners in the areas of communication, socialization, and play. She completed the Vermont Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (VT LEND) fellowship program in 2016.