Course Overview
1 in 54 children is diagnosed with autism in the US. This means that early childhood providers are likely to care for a child with autism or red flags for autism. This webinar will explore the red flags that may indicate autism, how to approach families about red flags, as well as discuss sensory activities used to calm children who experience sensory meltdowns.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn the red flags associated with autism.
- Reflect on how to approach families when red flags are present.
- Reflect on how sensory activities can be used in the classroom when a sensory meltdown occurs.
Competencies:
- infant/young child development & behavior
- screening & assessment
- responding with empathy
