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

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

Module 1: Early Warning Signs of Autism

• Facilitator Guide pdf icon[2 MB, 27 Pages, 508]
• PowerPoint Presentationppt icon
  • PowerPoint Alternative Text Script pdf icon[371 KB, 3 Pages, Print Only]
• Curriculum Handouts pdf icon[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 » zip icon[WMV format – 843MB]

Module 2: Screening for Autism

• Facilitator Guide pdf icon[742 KB, 15 Pages, 508]
• PowerPoint Presentationppt icon
  • PowerPoint Alternative Text Script pdf icon[331 KB, 3 Pages, Print Only]
• 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
  • PowerPoint Alternative Text Script pdf icon[408 KB, 3 Pages, Print Only]
• Curriculum Handouts pdf icon[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 » 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
  • PowerPoint Alternative Text Script pdf icon[252 KB, 3 Pages, Print Only]
• 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
  • PowerPoint Alternative Text Script pdf icon[365 KB, 3 Pages, Print Only]
• Curriculum Handouts pdf icon[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 » 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
  • PowerPoint Alternative Text Script pdf icon[362 KB, 3 Pages, Print Only]
• 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
  • PowerPoint Alternative Text Script pdf icon[368 KB, 3 Pages, Print Only]
• Curriculum Handouts pdf icon[2 MB, 10 Pages, 508]
• Accompanying Videos
  • Interview: Sleep Disorders: Caryn, Mom of Riley
  • Observation: Eating Problems
• 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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