Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder

Rated 4.9 out of 5 
Build your confidence and deepen your understanding of autism to create truly supportive, inclusive classrooms. This course helps early childhood educators recognize the diverse ways autistic children experience the world, and equips you with practical strategies that foster connection, communication, and belonging.

2 Clock
Hours 

Watch on demand, from
any device

Online, Self-Paced

Flexible learning to meet your needs

CEU
Certificate

Trusted by 15,000+ educators for professional development

Tod-Pre-K

Beginners and experienced educators working with Toddlers - Preschool

This course will empower you to:

  • Understand what autism is and recognize how key characteristics may appear in early learning settings
  • Apply practical strategies that build communication, connection, and engagement for all children
  • Partner with families and support every child's unique journey - whether a child has an established diagnosis or is showing signs of early developmental differences

Course Details

Immediate access for 12 months • Designed for real classrooms • Learn at your own pace 

Knowledge & Strategies

Includes important foundational knowledge and strategies with an inclusion focus. 

Accessibility 

Audio narration, closed captions, and downloadable transcripts included

Community Connection

Included discussion board to share knowledge and engage with other educators

 Bonus Materials

Included is a handout with important facts and reminders you can share with staff and families

Results From Real Classrooms

This course is very well organized. I really appreciated the information about the steps of getting an ASD diagnosis and evidence-based treatments. I also really liked the section about partnering with families. This is something that I feel our school does well and I appreciate that it's included in this course. 
Educator from Washington State
I work with children daily and parents have questions. This course has equipped me to face questions and give support in a meaningful and open way without bias or diagnosis. 
Educator from Washington State
There were many helpful tips in helping the child and family on way to help the child and working together 
Educator from Utah

Developed By Experts

This course was created by a multidisciplinary team of early childhood educators, administrators, and therapists with real-world classroom experience. Our content is grounded in evidence-based practices and trusted by over 15,000 educators nationwide – so you can be sure every strategy is practical, inclusive, and research-informed.
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Group purchasing

Want to enroll your whole team?

We make it easy to purchase courses for multiple people or your whole team. Just fill out the Bulk Course Request Form, and we'll contact you within 3 business days to confirm your needs. We'll send one invoice for all participants and handle the staff enrollments for you - simple and seamless! 

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