What's Next? Navigating Life After School
Get trained to support the transition to adult life, from person-centered planning to workplace and community integration, during one of the most decisive stages in the development of people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
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20 hours
Completion
No prerequisites
ABOUT ABAEDU
High-quality education in a rapidly growing field
ABAEDU was founded in response to a specific challenge: the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) was expanding rapidly, while access to high-quality professional education was not keeping pace.
Our response was to build a comprehensive educational ecosystem with QABA and IBAO approval. Today, this ecosystem extends beyond ABA to encompass neurodevelopment, learning, and communication.
We began in Brazil, where we established a strong presence in higher education, and we are now expanding our reach across Latin America.
WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR
This course is designed for you if
Work or want to work supporting the transition of people with ASD from school to adult life;
Are looking for tools to develop person-centered transition plans with goals of independence and self-determination;
Support employment and community integration processes and want to address employer bias and environmental barriers;
Work with or supervise treatment models involving caregivers or adults and need clear guidance on ethical dilemmas in ABA practice.
What You Will Learn
01
Adult Life Transition Planning
Understanding the legal and practical landscape of transition planning, including ITPs, age of majority, and decision-making hierarchies.
02
Person-Centered Planning
Application of person-centered planning principles to distinguish what’s “Important TO” versus “Important FOR” the individual.
03
Employment Integration for Adults with ASD
Analysis of workplace realities for adults with ASD and development of integration strategies that address employer bias and environmental barriers.
04
Caregiver-Mediated Treatment Models and Ethics
Design of caregiver-mediated and high-intensity treatment models using BST and massed trial instruction, navigating ethical dilemmas according to the BACB Code of Ethics.
YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Matthew Lawrence Edelstein, Psy.D.
Psy.D. and Psy.M. in Clinical Psychology (Rutgers University), with specialization in Cognitive-Behavior Therapy and Applied Behavior Analysis.
Clinical Psychologist and faculty member at Johns Hopkins Medicine.
Director of the Brief Treatment Clinic at Kennedy Krieger Institute and subject matter expert for the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
Everything You Will Have Access to After Enrolling
- Pre-recorded classes that you can watch whenever and wherever you choose.
- Exclusive learning materials for consultation and application in professional practice.
- A total workload of 40 hours, including classes and supplementary materials.
- ABAEDU Certificate of Completion.
- Discounts on other ABAEDU courses to support your continued professional development in Applied Behavior Analysis.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I access the classes?
Do I need a degree to take this course?
No. The course doesn’t require a prior degree or specific training. It’s open to anyone interested in the topic, with no academic prerequisites.