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PROS252: Supporting Autistic Children in the Early Years

Please note that this course is not eligible for a refund, should you wish to drop the course at any point.

This short, self-guided course is designed for early childhood educators in childcare and kindergarten settings. It addresses the complex needs of children on the autism spectrum and explores ways to understand and support them. 

Learners in this course will develop an understanding of the unique ways in which autistic children hear, see, and think about the world around them. By participating in problem-solving scenarios, practical activities, and reflections, learners will recognize how autism affects learning and development. They will learn how to create opportunities to enhance social and communication skills for autistic children and to meet their needs in an inclusive environment. 

Topics include

  • Defining autism spectrum disorder
  • Communication and common challenges
  • Strategies to support communication
  • Supporting transitions
  • Understanding play-based learning
  • Assessing play and potential obstacles
  • Supporting play-based learning

Course Schedule

Session Course Dates Registration Deadline Payment Deadline
Late Spring 2026 May 04, 2026 – Jun 26, 2026 Apr 26, 2026 at 4pm ET Apr 30, 2026 at 4pm ET
Summer 2026 Jun 22, 2026 – Aug 07, 2026 Jun 14, 2026 at 4pm ET Jun 18, 2026 at 4pm ET
Late Summer 26 Aug 10, 2026 – Oct 02, 2026 Aug 02, 2026 at 4pm ET Aug 06, 2026 at 4pm ET
Fall 2026 Sep 28, 2026 – Dec 04, 2026 Sep 20, 2026 at 4pm ET Sep 24, 2026 at 4pm ET
Fall/Winter 2026 Nov 09, 2026 – Feb 05, 2027 Nov 01, 2026 at 4pm ET Nov 05, 2026 at 4pm ET
Winter 2027 Jan 25, 2027 – Apr 02, 2027 Jan 17, 2027 at 4pm ET Jan 21, 2027 at 4pm ET
Late Winter 2027 Feb 15, 2027 – Apr 16, 2027 Feb 07, 2027 at 4pm ET Feb 11, 2027 at 4pm ET

Late Spring 2026

  • Dates: May 04, 2026 – Jun 26, 2026
  • Deadline: Apr 26, 2026 at 4pm ET
  • Payment Due: Apr 30, 2026 at 4pm ET

Summer 2026

  • Dates: Jun 22, 2026 – Aug 07, 2026
  • Deadline: Jun 14, 2026 at 4pm ET
  • Payment Due: Jun 18, 2026 at 4pm ET

Late Summer 26

  • Dates: Aug 10, 2026 – Oct 02, 2026
  • Deadline: Aug 02, 2026 at 4pm ET
  • Payment Due: Aug 06, 2026 at 4pm ET

Fall 2026

  • Dates: Sep 28, 2026 – Dec 04, 2026
  • Deadline: Sep 20, 2026 at 4pm ET
  • Payment Due: Sep 24, 2026 at 4pm ET

Fall/Winter 2026

  • Dates: Nov 09, 2026 – Feb 05, 2027
  • Deadline: Nov 01, 2026 at 4pm ET
  • Payment Due: Nov 05, 2026 at 4pm ET

Winter 2027

  • Dates: Jan 25, 2027 – Apr 02, 2027
  • Deadline: Jan 17, 2027 at 4pm ET
  • Payment Due: Jan 21, 2027 at 4pm ET

Late Winter 2027

  • Dates: Feb 15, 2027 – Apr 16, 2027
  • Deadline: Feb 07, 2027 at 4pm ET
  • Payment Due: Feb 11, 2027 at 4pm ET

Application Requirements

This course has no application requirements.

Course Materials

This course has no required resources.

Accommodations

Applicants who require special accommodations are asked to:

  • Contact us at least 1 week prior to the start of the course to allow enough time for appropriate accommodations to be made.
  • Provide necessary documentation upon request.