Summary - Behavior Support for Students with Autism 5311.L26.4629. Online registration by Cvent

This course will help you to better understand and support your students with autism! Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) allows students to showcase their unique strengths and perspectives, which can be a great asset to society. This form of neurodiversity can lead to behavior that might be disruptive in a classroom setting. Through the use of case studies and expert resources, this course will break down the basics of common ASD behaviors for general educators and support staff to assist autistic students. Learn about evidence-based practices (EBPs), functions of behavior, replacement behavior, and reinforcements as strategies to understand and address behavior challenges. Explore how visual supports, social stories, video modeling, and an understanding of sensory function can assist autistic students with communication and social skills. Determine how Pathological Demand Avoidance Disorder (PDA) and anxiety can impact how students with ASD behave, and discover how to differentiate autistic behaviors from misbehaviors.. This important course will shed light and understanding on the best ways to compassionately and efficiently support autistic students.

Expected Learning Outcomes

Analyze the unique characteristics and challenges associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Apply evidence-based practices (EBPs) and foundational strategies, communication skills, and visual supports to support students with autism.
Evaluate the impact of sensory processing differences on behavior and implement strategies to create a sensory-friendly learning environment.
Collaborate with a friend or colleague by discussing the impacts of anxiety and pathological demand avoidance (PDA) on students with autism.
Reflect on professional growth and articulate how learning from this course focused on behavior supports with autistic students will impact students and the broader educational community.

Course Syllabus This is a preview syllabus only. The official syllabus will be provided to you with your login information.

Methods of Instruction - Videos, readings and written responses. No quizzes, midterms or finals. All readings are within the online environment.
Course Grading Rubric

Grade Levels: K-12

This Teaching Channel course is fully self-paced—you may register and begin at any time.

Current Session

Registration Deadline: October 15, 2026
Coursework Due: November 15, 2026 (you may finish earlier)
Grades Released: September 2, 2026
Please allow up to two weeks from this date—or from your completion date thereafter—for your grade to be processed and delivered to ASDN.

Next Session

Registration opens October 16, 2026, with coursework due April 15, 2027, and grades released beginning January 2, 2027.

Cancellation Policy
You may cancel within one week of registration. A $125 cancellation fee will apply.

Extensions or transfers are not permitted.