El Paso Community College

ASD Lifetime Resource (Adults)

Course Name

ASD Lifetime Resource (Adults)

Contact Hours: 6 (an estimated time frame devoted to a course of study from start to finish that can vary from student to student)

Course Description




This course is designed for parents of teenagers and young adults diagnosed with ASD.

With an estimated 50,000 adolescents with autism becoming adults each year in the U.S., it is more important than ever that there are effective resources and support services to help you with the challenges you might face.

Topics covered will included:

  • Adults with ASD

  • Treating Conditions Related to Autism in Adults

  • Medical and Financial Resources

  • Assistive Technologies    

  • Transition from School to Adult Life

  • Peer Network Development and Support

  • Housing

  • Employment and ASD: Preparing for the World of Work

  • Career/Vocational Opportunities

  • Employment Tool Kit      

  • Preparing for Postsecondary Education 

  • Frequently Asked Questions


As an added bonus, Autism 101 will be included as a complimentary course upon enrollment!

Please note: Course of study may be completed earlier than indicated.

Outcome

Upon successful completion students will be more aware of the resource and support services available when dealing with ASD in teenagers and young adults

Assessment

This course of study is not graded so there are no assessments

Outline

Includes the following modules:

  • Welcome
  • Adults with ASD
  • Treating Conditions ASD & Adults
  • Medical and Financial Resources
  • Assistive Technologies
  • Transition from School to Adult Life
  • Peer Network Development and Support
  • Housing
  • Employment and ASD
  • Career/Vocational Opportunities
  • Employment Tool Kit
  • Preparing for Post-secondary Education
  • Frequently Asked Questions    

Books

All training delivered online. No additional purchase required.