Autism Internet Modules
Module List
Evidence-based Practices and Interventions
Structured Work Systems and Activity Organization
Individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) thrive in well-organized situations. Environments that provide clear expectations and predictable routines promote increased engagement and on-task behavior. Creating such environments often involves the use of individual work systems. This module will define individual work systems, offer strategies for developing such systems, and discuss how these systems might be used at home, school, work, and in the community.
Visual Supports
Individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) learn in a variety of different ways, but research has shown that they demonstrate strength in visual learning. Visual supports organize a sequence of events, enhancing the student's ability to understand, anticipate, and participate in those events. This module will define visual supports, discuss how they might be used across settings, and provide specific examples that can be used as models as parents and professionals work to accommodate individuals with ASD.
Interventions for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Home Base
It is common to experience anxiety and stress at various times when dealing with daily life. These everyday stressors may be particularly difficult for individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) who have difficulty regulating their emotions. Home Base is a strategy specifically designed to help with regulation of emotions. This module will define home base and provide specific examples for use across settings and age groups.
Transitioning Between Activities
At home, school, or in the workplace, transitions naturally occur frequently, requiring individuals to stop an activity, move from one location to another, and begin something new. Individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) may have greater difficulty than others in shifting attention from one task to another or in changes of routine. This module will define transition strategies, discuss how they might be used across settings, and provide specific examples that can be used as models for parents and professionals as they work with individuals with ASD.