Autism Spectrum Disorder Awareness

Issued by Merrimack College

Participants who earn this badge have successfully completed the Autism Training at Merrimack College hosted by the Winston School of Education and Social Policy. They have demonstrated growth in knowledge about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), awareness of the challenges that people with ASD face, and acquired basic communication skills around these challenges.

Type Experience
Level Foundational
Time Hours
Cost Free

Additional Details

Skills

Earning Criteria

Participants first define ASD and its characteristics. They then discuss and practice communication skills to connect more effectively in a classroom or community setting to people with ASD, their families, and their caregivers.
Participants display a commitment to continued learning about ASD as active and engaged participants in dialogue and networking with workshop facilitators and fellow workshop attendees.
Participants complete reflection forms to demonstrate an understanding of the material and propose how they will incorporate a new understanding of the ASD community into their daily lives and workplaces.

Standards

DESE High Quality Professional Development

A set of coherent learning experiences that is systematic, purposeful, and structured over a sustained period of time with the goal of improving teacher practice and student outcomes.