Autism

Issued by American Occupational Therapy Association

Earners of the Autism badge have successfully demonstrated an understanding of practice with children on the autism spectrum. Earners of this badge are skilled at building an intentional relationship, using occupational therapy evaluation strategies, addressing sensory integration challenges, and planning intervention for praxis. Badge earners understand the value of using SIMPLE intervention to provide quality therapy for children on the autism spectrum.

Type Validation
Level Foundational
Time Hours
Cost Paid

Additional Details

Skills

Earning Criteria

Complete Social Skills for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) with a score of 75% or greater on the associated exam.
Complete Autism Across the Lifespan, 4th Ed., Text & Exam Learn and Earn with a score of 75% or greater on the associated exam.
Those earning this micro credential prior to 3/21 did so by successfully completing the following comprehensive courses: Social Skills for Children with ASD, Autism Topics Part I: Relationship Building, Evaluation Strategies, and Sensory Integration and Praxis, Autism Topics Part II: Occupational Therapy Service Provision in an Educational Context and, Autism Topics Part III: Addressing Play and Playfulness When Intervening With Children With an Autism Spectrum Disorder