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    • Physical Therapist
    • Certified Occupational Therapy Asst
    • Occupational Therapist
    • Physical Therapy Asst
    • Speech Language Pathologist
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Course Description

Building an Effective Approach in the Treatment of Individuals on the Autism Spectrum (PART 1)

Designing Effective, Eclectic Programs for Individuals with Autism

Treatment strategies for individuals with Autism have evolved significantly over the years, often leaving clinicians and educators feeling overwhelmed by the options. This intermediate-level course is designed for SLPs, OTs, PTs, and teachers, providing a clear, practical framework for designing eclectic programs that lead to successful outcomes.

Over the course of two days, you’ll learn how to prioritize structure in both therapy programs and classroom environments. Grounded in a strong working understanding of Autism, this course will guide your decision-making as you create personalized, effective plans.

Key topics include:

  • Incidental Teaching
  • Language development: neurotypical vs. neurodivergent patterns
  • Social skills development and treatment strategies
  • Understanding the eight sensory systems and their impact on communication
  • Theory of Mind (ToM) and Autobiographical Memory (AM)
  • Introduction to the Polyvagal Theory
  • Effective techniques to improve communication

You’ll leave this course feeling empowered with strategies that stand the test of time, ready to help your patients or students thrive.

Course Requirements:
  • Computer with internet and working speakers/sound are required for this course.
  • Course must be completed within 30 days of activation (activate course within 6 months of purchase).
  • An online multiple-choice quiz (80% passing score) and submission of an online evaluation form are required for successful completion.
  • A certificate of completion will be available to print immediately after course is successfully completed.
  • SLPs - ASHA CEUs may be obtained by completing the online ASHA form and checking the "Report to ASHA" box.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Discuss various treatments utilized today for individuals with Autism.
  • Describe the PolyVagal Theory and it’s implication with the nervous system.
  • Compare and contrast language development with typically developing and preschoolers with Autism.
  • Recognize Theory of Mind (ToM) and Autobiographical Memory (AM) with relation to social skills development.
  • List the 8 sensory systems and the impact they may have on the patient/student.

Jodie Dacy

M.S. CCC-SLP, NDC

Jodie graduated from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL with a Master of Science degree in Communication Disorders. She has been a practicing speech language pathologist since 1995 with extensive experience in the private sector, school settings and clinical experience in hospital settings which include long term care and outpatient rehab. Jodie became a VitalStim® Provider in 2005. Since then she has utilized this modality in the treatment of dysphagia with both her pediatric and adult patients. Jodie is also a licensed NOMAS® practitioner and certified in NDC (NMES for Dysphagia), MDTP (McNeil Dysphagia Therapy Program) and Myofascial Release. She has presented locally and nationally on various topics such as Best Practices, The Benefits of Oral Motor/Feeding Therapy on Articulation/Speech Clarity amongst others. Currently, Jodie serves the Speech Language Pathology profession as a therapist at Val Verde Regional Hospital in TX and as a certified instructor of the VitalStim® Therapy and DINES Specialty Certificate Program for CIAO Seminars.

Financial Disclosure: Jodie receives honoraria from CIAO Seminars for the presentation of this course. She also receives royalties for the purchase of her recorded course(s)
Non-Financial Disclosure: Jodie uses VitalStim Therapy in her practice.

30 Minutes
Introduction/ objectives/attendee parking lot
90 Minutes
Autism Learning Styles and Characteristics, Language Development of neuro typical versus Neuro-Diverse, Theory of Mind (ToM)
105 Minutes
Autobiographical Memory (AM), Poly Vagal Theory
120 Minutes
The 8 Sensory Systems
15 Minutes
Questions and Answers
6.0 Hours
Total

Delivery VIA:

  • Online - This course is offered in an online, on demand format.

Contact hours pre-approved for:

  • 6 Hours
  • CIAO is an ASHA Approved Provider #AAWA (0.6 ASHA CEUs) bubble sheet submission required
  • ASHA CE Provider Approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.
  • This course meets PDU requirements for NBCOT (6 PDUs)
  • CIAO is an Illinois Approved Provider for PT/PTA Continuing Education
  • CIAO is recognized as an Approved Provider for PT/PTAs by the NYSE Dept State Board for PT
  • This activity is provided by the Texas Board of PT Examiners Accredited Prov #2802009#TX
  • This activity meets continuing competence requirements for PT/PTA license renewal in TX
  • The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE
  • CIAO is a Rule Approved Provider for the Florida Board of Physical Therapy
  • CIAO is an Approved Provider for the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
  • Approved for:
  • 6 Hrs. PT/PTAs in IL, TX(APTA TX #2802009, 6 CCUs)
  • 7 Hrs. OT/COTAs, PT/PTAs in FL (CE Broker #20-1284132)
  • 7.2 Hrs. PT/PTAs in NY
  • 6 Hrs. Registered with CEBroker for OT/COTAs in AL, AZ, GA, LA, MS, SC, TN
  • 6 Hrs. Registered with CEBroker for PT/PTAs in AZ, GA, OK, SC, TN

Course meets requirements for:

  • PT/PTAs in AL, AK, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DC, DE, GA, HI, ID, IN, IA, KS, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MO, MT,
  • PT/PTAs in NE, NH, NC, ND, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI, WY
  • OT/COTAs in AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, LA, KS, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT,
  • OT/COTAs in NE, NV, NH, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

    • CIAO Automatically reports to CE Broker for Florida Occupational and Physical Therapists and Assistants. Florida SLPs can either use the ASHA CE Participant Form (Bubble Sheet) or self-submit through CE Broker.


    CIAO is recognized on the NBCOT Provider Registry (meets PDU requirements for NBCOT)


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