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LENGTH OF STUDY:
14 weeks/Flexible

ACCREDITATION:
Recognition of Completion

CAMPUS:
Online

Autism touches many people and families. With

this comes an increasing need for awareness and
understanding of practical resources and approaches
for support in many contexts - schools, homes,
community.

SPECTRUM: Lifespan Autism Resources & Training

is an exciting, innovative online course, developed
collaboratively with stakeholders from across the
Columbia Basin. Almost four years in the making, it
offers perspectives about Autism Spectrum Disorder
(ASD) across the lifespan, using a story-based
multimedia approach.

A SPECTRUM Overview

— is online, providing flexibility, making it accessible
for parents and working professionals

— hasa lifespan focus from early years to seniors,
offering practical applications in applied settings

— offers varied perspectives on each topic through
interviews and research and is appreciative in its
approach

— uses multi-modal teaching with adaptations like
Closed Captioning of videos and information on the
Moodle platform available in text to speech

— includes real-life case example stories to
elaborate on the content while bringing
information and insights into context

— has a regional focus using filmed interviews with
local stakeholders as well as local information and
resources

— includes technical and content support

SPECTRUM will appeal to Education Assistants,
Teachers, Early Childhood Educators, Caregivers and
Community Support Workers who want to increase
their qualifications and broaden their resume. In
School Districts 51, 10, 8 , 5 and 20, this course
meets the Autism Training Requirements.

The training and resources are also valuable for
parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, coaches,
store clerks, bus drivers, individuals with ASD and
anyone living in community.

Each SPECTRUM module includes:
— awarm welcome exploring the relevance of each

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topic
— stories and interviews
— information about the topic presented as a “book”

— relevant current links to articles and videos and
resources

— activities and self-assessment tools

— ahelpful downloadable handout including
practical tools

SPECTRUM Topics Include:

— History, Labels, and Neurodiversity
— What is ASD?

— Communication

— Strategies for Communication and Social
Interaction

— Understanding Behaviour

— Supporting Positive Behaviours

— Sensory Processing

— Underlying Differences

— Diagnosis and Prevalence

— Evidence-Based Theories, Causes and Treatments
— Significant Transitions Through the Lifespan

— Celebrating Strengths

REGISTRATION

This course will begin on the third Monday of every
month and can accommodate up to 20 students per
session.

SPECTRUM consists of 12 modules to be completed
at your own pace (on average 2-3 hours per module).
With support from our team, learn from home as it
fits into your schedule.

Start dates: Third Monday of every month
Location: Online
Cost: $275

Visit any of our Selkirk Centres to register in person.
Register online: https://cereg.selkirk.ca/srs/
cecourses.htm# option=course&crsid=ATSM-+ 100
O&allstart=N

Selkirk College acknowledges the support of
Columbia Basin Trust who provided funds for
development of this innovative course that will
benefit residents of the Columbia Basin region.

Do you want to know more? Join our online
community for a blod, social media and
newsletters: http://www.selkirk.ca/SPECTRUM/
spectrum-online-community

selkirk.ca/SPECTRUM

Contact

COMMUNITY EDUCATION &
WORKPLACE TRAINING
Direct: 250.365.1208

Email: nelsonce@selkirk.ca

selkirk.ca/programs