Course Code: REL-PAC-0-CCASD
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Identify common characteristics in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Explain the team-based approach and role of the nurse in providing care to children with ASD.
Apply common nursing interventions for managing children with ASD in a home setting.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Autism Spectrum Disorder Defined
Autism Spectrum Disorder: What is it?
Symptoms and Challenges
Long-Term Outcomes
Review
Summary
Section 3: Approaches to Care of the Child with ASD
Treatments for ASD
Evidence-Based Interventions
Interventions Focused on Developmental Relationships
Speech Therapy
Motor Therapies
Sensory Therapies
A Multidisciplinary Team Approach to ASD
The Role of Nursing Professionals
Review
Summary
Section 4: Common Nursing Interventions
Ways to Serve Children with ASD
Communication
Managing Everyday Issues
Promoting Safety
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Stephanie Whitfield, MSN, RN, CPN
Stephanie has over 19 years of clinical and teaching experience. Her areas of expertise are in neonatal intensive care, general pediatrics, home health, and children with medical complexities. She earned her Master's in nursing from Chamberlain University in 2022. Her professional practice is guided by Jean Watson's philosophy that, "Caring is the essence of nursing."
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nursing Personnel; in the following settings: Home Health Agencies.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.