Autism Case Training: A Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Curriculum

The “Autism Case Training (ACT): A Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Curriculum” is designed to educate future healthcare providers on fundamental components of identifying, diagnosing, and managing autism spectrum disorder through real life scenarios.

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In-Class Curriculum Content

Introduction & Directory

• Introduction
  • Welcome, quick look at materials, preparation, using facilitator guides,
    about cultural competence Cdc-pdf[1 MB, 16 Page, 508] (Updated 7/05/2011)
  • Special thanks to our authors and reviewers Cdc-pdf[666 KB, 1 Page, 508] (Updated 7/05/2011)
• Curriculum Overview Cdc-pdf[637 KB, 7 Pages, 508]
  • Case Descriptions Cdc-pdf[221 KB, 1 Page, 508]
  • Case Content At-A-Glance Cdc-pdf[326 KB, 1 Page, 508]
  • Video Selection Grid Cdc-pdf[347 KB, 2 Pages, 508]
  • Video Troubleshooting Cdc-pdf[623 KB, 3 Pages, 508]
• Video Library

Module 1: Early Warning Signs of Autism

• Facilitator Guide Cdc-pdf[2 MB, 27 Pages, 508]
• PowerPoint PresentationCdc-ppt
  • PowerPoint Alternative Text Script Cdc-pdf[371 KB, 3 Pages, Print Only]
• Curriculum Handouts Cdc-pdf[986 KB, 12 Pages, 508]
• Accompanying Videos
  • Observation: Response to Name: Kyle, 12 months
  • Observation: Joint Attention: Noeliah, 15 months
  • Observation: Nathan & Ben: 1 year 7 months
• Download introduction and all module 1 videos » Cdc-zip[WMV format – 843MB]

Module 2: Screening for Autism

• Facilitator Guide Cdc-pdf[742 KB, 15 Pages, 508]
• PowerPoint PresentationCdc-ppt
  • PowerPoint Alternative Text Script Cdc-pdf[331 KB, 3 Pages, Print Only]
• Curriculum Handouts Cdc-pdf[8 MB, 52 Pages, 508]
• Download all module 2 videos » Cdc-zip[WMV format – 12MB]

Module 3: Communicating Concerns: Screening and Diagnosis Results

• Facilitator Guide Cdc-pdf[1 MB, 41 Pages, Print Only]
• PowerPoint PresentationCdc-ppt
  • PowerPoint Alternative Text Script Cdc-pdf[408 KB, 3 Pages, Print Only]
• Curriculum Handouts Cdc-pdf[479 KB, 18 Pages, 508]
• Accompanying Videos
  • Communicating Concerns: Screening and Diagnosis Results Part I
  • Communicating Concerns: Screening and Diagnosis Results Part IIA
  • Communicating Concerns: Screening and Diagnosis Results Part IIB
• Download all module 3 videos » Cdc-zip[WMV format – 152MB]

Module 4: Making an Autism Diagnosis

• Facilitator Guide Cdc-pdf[2 MB, 36 Pages, Print Only] (Updated 8/02/2018)
• PowerPoint PresentationCdc-ppt
  • PowerPoint Alternative Text Script Cdc-pdf[252 KB, 3 Pages, Print Only]
• Curriculum Handouts Cdc-pdf[988 KB, 15 Pages, 508]

Module 5: Early Intervention and Education

• Facilitator Guide Cdc-pdf[1 MB, 45 Pages, 508]
• PowerPoint PresentationCdc-ppt
  • PowerPoint Alternative Text Script Cdc-pdf[365 KB, 3 Pages, Print Only]
• Curriculum Handouts Cdc-pdf[672 KB, 28 Pages, 508]
• Accompanying Videos
  • Observation: ABA: Stephon, 2 years 6 months
  • Observation: Working with PECS: Antonio, 3 years 1 month
• Download all module 5 videos » Cdc-zip[WMV format – 115MB]

Module 6: Treatments for Autism

• Facilitator Guide Cdc-pdf[959 KB, 28 Pages, 508] (Updated 7/05/2011)
• PowerPoint PresentationCdc-ppt
  • PowerPoint Alternative Text Script Cdc-pdf[364 KB, 3 Pages, Print Only]
• Curriculum Handouts Cdc-pdf[182 KB, 3 Pages, 508]

Module 7: Autism-Specific Anticipatory Guidance

• Facilitator Guide Cdc-pdf[3 MB, 30 Pages, 508]
• PowerPoint PresentationCdc-ppt
  • PowerPoint Alternative Text Script Cdc-pdf[370 KB, 3 Pages, Print Only]
• Curriculum Handouts Cdc-pdf[2 MB, 10 Pages, 508]
• Accompanying Videos
  • Interview: Sleep Disorders: Caryn, Mom of Riley
  • Observation: Eating Problems
• Download all module 7 videos » Cdc-zip[WMV format – 34MB]

Disclaimer

These cases were developed by the authors. They do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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