Helping Individuals with Autism Navigate the Complexities of Puberty and Relationships

Course Code: REL-ABA-0-HIANCPR

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026

Learning Objectives:
Identify issues associated with puberty and individuals with autism.
Describe strategies for assisting individuals with autism in developing healthy relationships with peers.
Describe strategies for teaching individuals with autism how to engage in safe sexual relationships

Outline:
Section 1: Puberty and Autism Spectrum Disorders

Puberty Brings Change

The Impact of Puberty on Children with Autism

Strategies for Addressing Body Changes

Addressing Menstruation

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 3: Healthy Peer Relationships and Autism

Relationship Changes

Targeting Relationship Skills

Sexual and Gender Identity

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 4: Supporting Safe Sexual Relationships and Autism

Knowledge is Important

What Behavior Analysts Need to Know

Key Takeaways

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Writer: Rhonda Davin, Ph.D., BCBA-D

Dr. Rhonda Davin is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with over 25 years of experience in the fields of developmental disabilities and autism. She has served the field as a teacher, college professor, consultant, and expert witness. She started Behavior Consulting Services which provided direct behavior analytic services to children with autism and their families. She has supervised and mentored several behavior analysts and service providers currently practicing in the field today. Dr. Davin has also provided technical assistance for large-scale organizational change efforts in the area of Positive Behavior Supports.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Behavioral Analyst; in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.