Introduction to the Science and Lived Experience of Autism (ISLEA)
Members of the autistic community aim to achieve full and productive lives and deserve to be understood for their unique abilities. Many efforts to support, serve, and include autistic individuals provide a limited perspective of the complexities of autism, or perpetuate outdated myths about the ways autistic people experience the world.
This program is designed to debunk common myths, explore recent scientific findings, and gain insight into the lived experience of those with autism. Its goal is to provide professionals in education, health, and human services (e.g., direct support professionals, 1:1 aides, nurses) with the knowledge they need to engage more effectively and humanely with members of the autistic community. Family members and caregivers of autistic individuals are also encouraged to enroll. Topics covered include clinical features of autism, managing stressful events, double empathy, social relationships, neurodiversity, and autistic culture.
ISLEA is co-taught by instructors with research/clinical expertise and lived experience, exemplifying the principle of “Nothing about us, without us.”
This program is designed to debunk common myths, explore recent scientific findings, and gain insight into the lived experience of those with autism. Its goal is to provide professionals in education, health, and human services (e.g., direct support professionals, 1:1 aides, nurses) with the knowledge they need to engage more effectively and humanely with members of the autistic community. Family members and caregivers of autistic individuals are also encouraged to enroll. Topics covered include clinical features of autism, managing stressful events, double empathy, social relationships, neurodiversity, and autistic culture.
ISLEA is co-taught by instructors with research/clinical expertise and lived experience, exemplifying the principle of “Nothing about us, without us.”
Duration: 7.5-15 weeks
Dates: To be announced
Cost:$975 (group rates available; tuition remission available for qualified Drexel employees)
Microcredential Granted Upon Completion
For group rates or tuition remission, email the training team.
Dates: To be announced
Cost:$975 (group rates available; tuition remission available for qualified Drexel employees)
Microcredential Granted Upon Completion
For group rates or tuition remission, email the training team.
Learning Concepts:
ISLEA participants will:
Format:
ISLEA is 30-hour, fully online training, alternating between 30-minute live (learn with the instructors and other trainees) and 30-45 minute on-demand (learn on your own time) learning sessions.
ISLEA participants will:
- Develop a deeper, more reflective and empathic way of caring for autistic individuals,
- Learn ways to work more effectively with people across the autism spectrum,
- Gain a better understanding of the science and lived experience of autism, thereby reducing stress and burnout.
Format:
ISLEA is 30-hour, fully online training, alternating between 30-minute live (learn with the instructors and other trainees) and 30-45 minute on-demand (learn on your own time) learning sessions.
For more information about ISLEA, click "Request Information" and complete the form.
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