Autism Case Training: A Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Curriculum
Some of the content below is dated and will require instructors to provide the most current and evolving information on prevalence data, risk factors, genetic testing, interventions and medical management, and transition to adulthood.

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.
In-Class Curriculum Content
Introduction & Directory
Module 1: Early Warning Signs of Autism
- Facilitator Guide pdf icon[2 MB, 27 Pages, 508]
- PowerPoint Presentationppt icon
- Curriculum Handouts pdf icon[986 KB, 12 Pages, 508]
- Accompanying Videos
- Download introduction and all module 1 videos » zip icon[WMV format – 843MB]

Module 2: Screening for Autism
- Facilitator Guide pdf icon[742 KB, 15 Pages, 508]
- PowerPoint Presentationppt icon
- Curriculum Handouts pdf icon[8 MB, 52 Pages, 508]
- Download all module 2 videos » zip icon[WMV format – 12MB]
Module 3: Communicating Concerns: Screening and Diagnosis Results
- Facilitator Guide pdf icon[1 MB, 41 Pages, Print Only]
- PowerPoint Presentationppt icon
- Curriculum Handouts pdf icon[479 KB, 18 Pages, 508]
- Accompanying Videos
- Download all module 3 videos » zip icon[WMV format – 152MB]
Module 4: Making an Autism Diagnosis
- Facilitator Guide pdf icon[2 MB, 36 Pages, Print Only] (Updated 8/02/2018)
- PowerPoint Presentationppt icon
- Curriculum Handouts pdf icon[988 KB, 15 Pages, 508]

Module 5: Early Intervention and Education
- Facilitator Guide pdf icon[1 MB, 45 Pages, 508]
- PowerPoint Presentationppt icon
- Curriculum Handouts pdf icon[672 KB, 28 Pages, 508]
- Accompanying Videos
- Download all module 5 videos » zip icon[WMV format – 115MB]
Module 6: Treatments for Autism
- Facilitator Guide pdf icon[959 KB, 28 Pages, 508] (Updated 7/05/2011)
- PowerPoint Presentationppt icon
- Curriculum Handouts pdf icon[182 KB, 3 Pages, 508]
Module 7: Autism-Specific Anticipatory Guidance
- Facilitator Guide pdf icon[3 MB, 30 Pages, 508]
- PowerPoint Presentationppt icon
- Curriculum Handouts pdf icon[2 MB, 10 Pages, 508]
- Accompanying Videos
- Download all module 7 videos » zip icon[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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