Introduction to Autism

This course is designed to help prepare individuals to work with children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) in educational, home-based, or community settings. Emphasis is on understanding ASDs and working with families of children with ASDs, managing challenging behaviors associated with ASDs, and evidenced-based practices for targeting communication, play, self-help, and social skills of children with ASDs.

Upon satisfactory completion of the course, the student with receive a certificate of completion.
Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED/or High School Equivalency

OR

College Diploma/College Transcript

To register for EWD courses, please call 336-734-7718 on Monday-Thursday from 9am-4pm and Friday from 9am-noon.

Online registration for this course is not available at this time. The Introduction to Autism course will not be offered in spring 2025.

For more information please contact the Customer Service Department at 336-734-7023.

You can contact Sharon Davis, Program Coordinator for the Teacher Education Department at 336-734-7964 or sdavis@forsythtech.edu and/or Crystal Harvey, Department Chair for the Teacher Education Department at 336-734-7974 or charvey@forsythtech.edu.