ASD Resources and Support for Parents

Course Name

ASD Resources and Support for Parents

Contact Hours: 5 (an estimated time frame devoted to a course of study from start to finish that can vary from student to student)

Course Description

Parents of children diagnosed with ASD often report higher levels of depression, anxiety, and mental health related issues. We want to help. This course will expose you to informative, practical and valuable information and resources that can help you throughout your parental journey.

Topics covered will included:

• Response to the Diagnosis
• Explaining the Diagnosis of Autism to Family and Friends
• Parenting a Child with ASD
• Siblings Perspectives: Guidelines for Parents
• Fatherhood & Autism
• Taking Care of Yourself
• Building a Support Network
• Frequently Asked Questions

Outcome

Upon successful completion, parents will have access to additional resources and support in regard to ASD.

Assessment

This is not a graded course of study. There are no assessments in the program.

Outline

Welcome

• Watch: Course Introduction video.
• Introduce yourself

• Read: Autism Diagnosis - One Parent's Perspective
• Watch: Sharing an Autism Diagnosis: Parent Stories
• Read: The Do's and Don'ts after an Autism Diagnosis
• Watch: Autism Diagnosis: Parent Emotions

• Watch: Explaining the Diagnosis of Autism to Family and Friends
• Read: Tips for Explaining Autism to Family and Close Friends, to Help Them Become Effective Allies

• Read: 6 Parenting Styles to Avoid When Raising a Child With Autism By: Lisa Jo Rudy
• Watch: Autism: How it Affects Parent-Child Relationships
• Read: Why Children with Autism Deserve Rules and Discipline By: Lisa Jo Rudy

• Read: Twelve Important Needs of Siblings and Tips to Address These Needs - By: Marci Wheeler, MSW
• Watch: Autism and Sibling Relationships

• Watch: Fatherhood & Autism

• Watch: Voices of Experience - Caring for Yourself and Your Family
• Read: Self-Care for Parents

• Watch: ASD Help & Support Outside Your Family
• Read: Autism Support Groups for Parents, Families & Children By Kim Barloso June, 2020
• Read: Supporting-Parents-of-Children-with-ASD

• Read: The Most Common Frequently Asked Questions

Books

All training is delivered online; no additional purchase required.