This program is equivalent to 120 contact hours. Participants will learn about and understand Autism Spectrum Disorders and applied behavior analysis and will earn a certificate of completion for the QASP coursework from the College of Applied Human Services (a division of Innovative Learning LLC). This is for those professionals and paraprofessionals who currently provide or want to provide behavioral health treatment and professional services. The program covers applied behavior analysis and other evidenced-based behavior intervention programs, which develop or restore, to the maximum extent practicable, the functioning of an individual with pervasive developmental disorder or autism. Participants will learn to develop and implement treatment plans that utilize evidenced-based practices that have demonstrated clinical efficacy in treating pervasive developmental disorder or autism

Equivalent to 120 hours of classroom time; 8 semester hours available through Brandman University’s Extended Education Department

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Online, self paced, competency tested course consisting of 17 lessons

In order to complete the program, a candidate must:

1. Complete coursework**
2. Successful demonstration of "Competent Subject Matter Knowledge" (CSMK) by passing assessment contained within coursework.
3. Electronically submit the name and email address of one (1) individual who can verify the Candidate has a minimum of 40 hours of supervision by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, or similarly qualified individual, designing and/or implementing behavior modification intervention services.
   
   If you do not currently have the 40 hours of supervision, you can still complete your coursework.
   
   Once you have the 40 supervision hours, the person you have asked to verify this can do so using the electronic invitation they receive at the email address you provide.
4. Electronically submit the name and email address of one (1) individual who can verify the you have a minimum of one (1) year of experience designing and/or implementing behavior modification intervention services (this may be the same person as above)
   
   If you do not currently have the 1 year of experience, you can still complete your coursework.
   
   Once you have the 1 year of experience, the person you have asked to verify this can do so using the electronic invitation they receive at the email address you provide.
5. Electronically submit the name and email address of two (2) individuals who can recommend the candidate by verifying that they:

• Demonstrate sensitivity to diverse populations
• Demonstrate willingness to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrate willingness to learn and use evidenced based practices when supporting people with a disability
• See themselves as an advocate for people diagnosed with a disability
• Demonstrate professional communication and cooperation skills

**Equivalencies may be awarded. However, this will be assessed on an individual, case by case basis. The QASP Certification Board reserves the right to determine what constitutes an acceptable equivalency.

Participants will learn about and understand Autism Spectrum Disorders and applied behavior analysis and will earn a certificate of completion for the QASP coursework from the College of Applied Human Services (a division of Innovative Learning LLC). In addition participants will be able to conduct a functional behavioral assessment and then develop, implement, and monitor a positive behavioral intervention plan using person-centered approaches.

Using applied behavior analysis and positive behavior supports, participants will be able to apply specific support strategies such as Discrete Trail Teaching, Pivotal Response training and create optimal learning environments for the individuals they treat. As a participant moves through the program the competencies are presented and then tested.

These competencies will build upon one another to ensure a solid foundation in the understanding and application of the specific evidence-based support and treatment strategies for individuals diagnosed with pervasive developmental disorder and autism receiving behavioral health treatment. The QASP Practitioner program focus on the key elements of evidence-based best practice and treatment models. The content of courses is based on current research that has demonstrated clinical efficacy in treating pervasive developmental disorder and autism.

1. What is Autism
2. Educational Requirements
3. Behaviorism
4. Instructional Interventions
5. Working with Autism
6. Treating Individuals with Challenging Behaviors
7. Data Collection
8. Overview of PBS
9. Overview of DTT
10. Transitioning between Activities
11. Functional Communication and Visual Supports
12. Working with Individuals with High Functioning Autism and Asperger’s
13. Establishing Yourself as an Effective Interventionist
14. Using Pivotal Response (PRT)
15. Improving Social Interaction among Children with Autism and their peers through Pivotal Response Treatment – Advanced Pivotal Response Teaching (PRT)
16. Person Centered Planning
17. An introduction to Functional Analysis

1. I possess a minimum of GED, High School Diploma, or Bachelors Degree
2. I am at least 18 years old.
3. I understand and agree that, upon completion, my first and last name, the city and state where I reside and the name of the QASP credential I have completed and its expiry date (two years from the time of completion), will be published on the CoAHS ABA Registry as recognition of all requirements of the QASP Credential I have successfully completed.
4. I Understand that in order to maintain this credential, I am required to meet renewal criteria every two years.