Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) The Facts for Parents

An Introduction & Awareness To Dealing With Autism

Created by: Randa Habelrih
Author, Speaker, Autism Advocate

What Will I Learn?

• Better define Autism
• Explain what the Autism spectrum is
• Understand the benefits of an early autism diagnosis
• List some of the common signs of Autism
• Gain some idea of what it is actually like to have Autism
• Know what to do when your child has been diagnosed with Autism
• Know what NOT to do when your child has been diagnosed with Autism
• Have some idea of what to say and what not to say to parents who’s child has been diagnosed with Autism
• Explore the emotional stages that a parent may go through when their child has been diagnosed with Autism
• Understand how to increase social inclusion for children with Autism
• Understand the psychological well-being needs of a child with Autism

Requirements

• This course will provide you with an all-round awareness about dealing with Autism.
• You will not require any equipment or additional resources.

Target audience

• This course has been designed to help anyone who would like to better understand Autism and how to cope with an Autism diagnosis.
• As a parent of a now 19 year old Autistic son, Randa has been through every high and low of the Autism journey. Therefore has produced this particular course to primarily support parents who have children on the Autism spectrum.
• However, it is an all-round awareness program that will also provide valuable and critical insights to teachers, parents, peers and the public about dealing with Autism.