Have you come across any persons with developmental disorders? Do you know how it affects their lives and the lives of the people around them? What can you do to help? 

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Autism, affects the individual’s learning and thinking patterns. This in turn affects their behavior and how they interact with other people. A good understanding of Autism is critical to customising effective intervention strategies for individuals with special needs. 

After attending this course, you will be able to 
- Identify characteristics of persons with developmental disorders
- Execute appropriate strategies to interact with them
- Create effective communication strategies like visual schedules to help them cope better