Learning Outcomes

In this free course, you will learn how to:

• Describe ASD and ADHD characteristics, including the historical "triad of impairments" model
• Explain key neurodevelopmental approaches (DIR®/Floortime, SCERTS, RDI, TEACCH) and their core principles
• Explain sensory principles, including interoceptive awareness, and apply strategies like sensory diets for regulation
• Apply AAC and various visual supports, including Social Stories, to support communication
• Distinguish meltdowns from tantrums, identifying triggers, signs, and appropriate management strategies
• Outline considerations for implementing functional life skills programmes, including self-feeding and toilet training
• Discuss inclusive education systems and their implications for supporting diverse learners
• Describe how to foster meaningful therapeutic relationships and promote child-led engagement and autonomy
• Outline the components and purpose of a Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA) in understanding behaviour
• Explain how family-centred practice and cultural responsiveness can help build collaborative intervention partnerships
• Recall strategies for promoting peer support and positive social interactions for autistic children
• Discuss ethical considerations in developmental autism therapy ie presuming competence and professional boundaries