Education: Autism Professionals

An online ABA curriculum offering a course sequence verified by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) and will prepare students to sit for the BCBA exam.

Arizona State University offers ‘An Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorders’ certification program for professionals and family members who want to prepare for working with adults and children with autism. This stand alone program can be completed completely online within two years.
Students interested in sitting for the national Board Certified Behavior Analyst examination should apply for the Master’s in curriculum and instruction: applied behavioral analysis or as a non-degree seeking student, depending on interest and need.

They also offer a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction: Autism Spectrum Disorders. It equips individuals with specialized skills and knowledge to work effectively and compassionately with children and adults affected with autism.
As a graduate of this program, you will be well prepared to provide important services and care for individuals with any of the autism spectrum disorders, either as educators, interventionists, psychologists, speech pathologists, behavior analysts, or family members.

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Drexel offers degree and certificate programs for educators and clinicians who work with individuals with autism spectrum disorders, including nurses, therapists, teachers, special education instructors and administrators.

Featured Autism Programs:

Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders*
Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis**
MS in Applied Behavior Analysis**
Certificate in Integrated Nursing Care of Autism Spectrum Disorders
Reading Specialist Certification

Featured Special Education Programs:
MS in Special Education
MS in Educational Administration – Special Education Leadership Concentration
Graduate Certificate in Special Education Leadership
Graduate Certificate in Multisensory Reading Instruction Level I
Special Education Certification Program

Become an advocate for individuals with Autism and Developmental Disabilities. Gain in-depth training on evidence-based practices for individuals on the autistic spectrum.

A teaching certificate is not needed to apply to the program. But, if you are seeking the University Certificate in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, you will need a teaching certificate to apply. A GRE is waived for candidates with a minimum 3.0 undergrad GPA.

Earn your M.A. in as few as 12 months
Every course is 100% online
Tuition is affordable—just $9,396 | $261 per credit hour
Accredited by CAEP, CEC, SBEC
Six start dates

Milestones Autism Resources improves the lives of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) by educating, coaching, and connecting the autism community of Northeast Ohio with evidence-based information.

Milestones focuses on educating and providing life-long, effective strategies for success at school, home, the community, and the workplace. Through the transformative power of education, Milestones is actively assisting parents, professionals, and individuals with autism on their journey and improving their outcomes.

Core services and programs:
· Annual Autism Conference with workshop track designated for parents, family members, and caregivers
· One-on-one consultations at any age, stage, and ability
· Free autism Helpdesk, open 24/7
· Vetted Online Resource Center

If you are interested in a consultation, please fill out an intake form and someone will contact you.

Founded in 2008, The Ohio Association for Behavior Analysis (OHABA) is an affiliated chapter of the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI). OHABA is an organization for people interested in behavior analysis and is primarily an interest group.

A 501(c)6 non-profit organization that provides advocacy, communications, professional development, and technical assistance to all 88 of Ohio’s county boards of developmental disabilities.

The Autism Studies concentration is an eight (8) course program which includes an introduction to autism theories, techniques, treatment and therapies (learned within 5 theoretical courses) and 3 Practicum (field experience) courses offered online as part of the curriculum.

The Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) has approved this eight (8) course sequence as meeting the coursework and the field experience requirements for taking the Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) Examination.

Saint Joseph’s University ia a Jesuit, Catholic university that offers online master’s degrees and graduate certificates.

The Emerson online Master’s in Communication Disorders program brings together online and in-person learning to offer the blend of independence, collaboration, and clinical supervision needed to develop as a confident clinician. The program is designed for students of all backgrounds, offering prerequisite courses online for students who have not previously studied speech-language pathology.

The Spectrum Education Center encompasses student training, community outreach, and professional development for students interested in autism intervention and advocacy. It requires a 3.0 GPA and the completion of 30-credit hours for eligibility.

Students who participate in Spectrum’s Internship Program work at a clinical site 24 hours per week while completing courses specifically designed for the program.

A one-stop training hub for people who interact with, teach, care for, and treat individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Online training for educators.

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