Bahamas Baptist University College

ASD Behavior Challenges

Course Name

ASD Behavior Challenges

Contact Hours: 5 (an estimated time frame devoted to a course of study from start to finish that can vary from student to student)

Course Description

This is one of our most popular classes. If you have a child with ASD, you are no stranger to negative behaviors. The great news is, you are not alone. This course is designed with you in mind.

This program will introduce you to why your child exhibits these behaviors, what conditions are commonly linked to ASD, and what you can do to reduce poor behavior. In addition, this course addresses how your child with ASD may affect one’s household, i.e. siblings, marriage, etc.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand Why Children with ASD Often Have Behavioral Problems
  • Realize Why Parent Training is Vital for Reducing Behavioral Problems in Children with ASD
  • Identify Most Common Negative Behaviors Associated with ASD
  • Recognize Most Common Triggers for Children With ASD
  • Be Equipped to Implement Supportive Behavior Strategies
  • Identify How Autism May Affect A Marriage and Siblings

As an added bonus, Autism 101 will be included as a complimentary course upon enrollment!

Please note: Course of study may be completed earlier than indicated.

Outcome

Upon successful completion of the program, you will be able to:

  • Understand Why Children with ASD Often Have Behavioral Problems
  • Realize Why Parent Training is Vital for Reducing Behavioral Problems in Children with ASD
  • Identify Most Common Negative Behaviors Associated with ASD
  • Recognize Most Common Triggers for Children With ASD
  • Be Equipped to Implement Supportive Behavior Strategies
  • Identify How Autism May Affect A Marriage and Siblings

Assessment

This is not a graded course of study and it does not contain any assessments.

Outline

Modules include the following:

  • Welcome
  • Why Parent Training Effective for Reducing Behavior Problems in Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Why Do Children with ASD Often Have Behavioral Problems?
  • Routines, Rituals and Obsessions in Kids on the Autism Spectrum
  • Raising Autistic Children: Navigating Challenging Behavior
  • Is It Autism or ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, OCD, Schizophrenia?
  • Correcting Bad Behavior
  • Let’s Get Specific
  • Autism: How it Affects Parent Relationships
  • Raising Autistic Children: How it Affects Siblings
  • Next Steps    

Books

No additional purchase required; all training is delivered online.