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Course Description

The course focuses on the history, diagnosis, and developmental needs of children with autism across the lifespan. Students are first introduced to the origin of autism. Next students are taught to look for red flags associated with autism. Finally, students will learn how to support children with autism across the lifespan – from early intervention to adolescent years, and beyond. The course will be taught from the NDBI perspective.

Learner Outcomes

There are four learner outcomes: 

  • Objective 1: Students will learn about the history of autism since it was first described in the literature.
  • Objective 2: Students will learn application of behavioral principles to understand autism and other severe disabilities.
  • Objective 3: Students will be able to identify the red flags of autism
  • Objective 4: Students will learn how to support children with autism across the lifespan using an NDBI approach.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Type
Class
Dates
Apr 02, 2025 to Mar 31, 2026
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee credit (3 units) $100.00
Available for Credit
3 units
Instructors
Section Notes

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Additional course information

  • You can drop from this course up to 7 days from the enrollment date. 
  • A $40 Drop Fee is charged for all drops. A full refund less the $40 Drop Fee will be issued.
  • A withdrawal is only possible after the drop deadline and before the end of the course. 
  • There is no refund after the drop deadline.
  • Please view our refund/drop/withdraw policy here. 
Please submit your drop/withdrawal request to help@professional.ucsb.edu.
Type
Online
Dates
Apr 01, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027
Delivery Options
Online Asynchronous  
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee credit (3 units) $100.00
Available for Credit
3 units
Instructors
Section Notes

Click here for instructions to access your online course on Canvas.

Additional course information

  • You can drop from this course up to 7 days from the enrollment date. 
  • A $40 Drop Fee is charged for all drops. A full refund less the $40 Drop Fee will be issued.
  • A withdrawal is only possible after the drop deadline and before the end of the course. 
  • There is no refund after the drop deadline.
  • Please view our refund/drop/withdraw policy here. 
Please submit your drop/withdrawal request to help@professional.ucsb.edu.