Full course description
Course Introduction
This course describes how an autistic individual can successfully transition from high school to a fulfilling adult life. We review characteristics of autism spectrum disorder and explore a variety of perspectives, stigmas, and biases. Our primary focus is on the transition process and how to assist autistic individuals through career decision-making and training toward quality employment.Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
- Define DSM-5 criteria and characteristics of autism spectrum disorder.
- Name best practices in transition services for young adults with autism.
- Recognize the psychosocial factors and their impact on the individual’s success in vocational pursuits.
- Describe effective career counseling strategies for autistic individuals.
- State how post-secondary training could be necessary for autistic individuals to pursue their vocational goal and how to promote their success by providing necessary supports.
- Describe accommodations and other employment considerations for individuals with autism.
- Using a strengths-based approach, list key strategies an autistic individual and their multidisciplinary team members can use to promote successful employment outcomes.
- Relate ways to raise employer awareness and promote employer education to successfully hire autistic individuals.
Enrollment Details
This course will be offered four times each year. The cost is $75.00.
2025
- March 1-31
- June 1-30
- September 1-30
- December 1-31
Registration for each course will open in the month prior to training. Earn professional development credits (CE units, CRCs, PGP hours) upon course completion. This course takes approximately 5 hours to complete.
Module Topics Include:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Transition Services into Adulthood
- Considerations
- Effective Career Counseling
- Post-Secondary Training
- Successful Employment Services
- Teamwork: Key Strategies for Team Members Leading to Successful Employment
- Raising Employment Awareness and Promoting Employer Education
How to Access
Upon enrolling, you will receive instructions and the link to Canvas. Note: When you register, you'll receive an email invitation. Be sure to accept that invitation, or Canvas will not allow you to open the course modules.
Trainees can move through content modules at their own pace within the course timeframe. Trainees are allowed to finish the course prior to its conclusion date.
Length: 4 weeks
Department:
Center on Community Living and Careers
Audience: People interested in learning more about Autism: Transitioning to Adult Life.