Modules

Modules are groups of lessons that have been categorized into seven areas:

1. Characteristics
This module overviews issues in autism spectrum disorders (ASD) such as current diagnostic criteria, prevalence, characteristics in various domains, and issues related to diagnosis, medication, and education.

2. Assessment
This module covers both formal and informal assessment techniques applicable for ASD population. Fundamental information is provided such as clarification of assessment categories, reviews of instruments or techniques, and applicability of assessment techniques to different types of ASD symptoms.

3. Academic Interventions
This module contains intervention techniques related to the academic area. These interventions facilitate the skill acquisition of children and youth with ASD.

4. Behavioral Interventions
This module introduces a variety of interventions that improve or alleviate behaviors of children and youth with ASD. Lessons related to applied behavior analysis and positive behavior supports are included.

5. Communication Interventions
This module consists of interventions that facilitate communication skills of children and youth with ASD. Many hands-on examples are introduced in each lesson.

6. Environmental Interventions
This module provides information about effective strategies that feature environmental modifications. A wide range of approaches including inclusion, computer-assisted instruction, and visual supports are introduced.

7. Social Interventions
This module presents interventions that improve the social skills of children and youth with ASD. Topics such as peer-related social strategies and social stories are discussed.

You can go to these modules any time you want by clicking on the name of a specific module under the ICAN logo at the top of this page.

Each lesson contains …

• Introduction
• Overview
• Lecture
• Quiz
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• References
• Forum

If you need detailed information about module components, please go to the Tour page.