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 (Updated 7/05/2011)
  • Special thanks to our authors and reviewers (Updated 7/05/2011)
• Curriculum Overview
  • Case Descriptions
  • Case Content At-A-Glance
  • Video Selection Grid
  • Video Troubleshooting
• Video Library

Module 1: Early Warning Signs of Autism

• Facilitator Guide
• PowerPoint Presentation
  • PowerPoint Alternative Text Script
• Curriculum Handouts
• 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 » [WMV format – 843MB]

Module 2: Screening for Autism

• Facilitator Guide
• PowerPoint Presentation
  • PowerPoint Alternative Text Script
• Curriculum Handouts
• Download all module 2 videos » [WMV format – 12MB]

Module 3: Communicating Concerns: Screening and Diagnosis Results

• Facilitator Guide
• PowerPoint Presentation
  • PowerPoint Alternative Text Script
• Curriculum Handouts
• 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 » [WMV format – 152MB]

Module 4: Making an Autism Diagnosis

• Facilitator Guide (Updated 8/02/2018)
• PowerPoint Presentation
  • PowerPoint Alternative Text Script
• Curriculum Handouts

Module 5: Early Intervention and Education

• Facilitator Guide
• PowerPoint Presentation
  • PowerPoint Alternative Text Script
• Curriculum Handouts
• Accompanying Videos
  • Observation: ABA: Stephon, 2 years 6 months
  • Observation: Working with PECS: Antonio, 3 years 1 month
• Download all module 5 videos » [WMV format – 115MB]

Module 6: Treatments for Autism

• Facilitator Guide (Updated 7/05/2011)
• PowerPoint Presentation
  • PowerPoint Alternative Text Script
• Curriculum Handouts

Module 7: Autism-Specific Anticipatory Guidance

• Facilitator Guide
• PowerPoint Presentation
  • PowerPoint Alternative Text Script
• Curriculum Handouts
• Accompanying Videos
  • Interview: Sleep Disorders: Caryn, Mom of Riley
  • Observation: Eating Problems
• Download all module 7 videos » [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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