Foundational Autism Training and Resources
Building a strong foundation is the first step in effectively supporting autistic learners.
Explore evidence-based training and resources designed to increase knowledge and build practical skills for educators, families, service providers, and community partners. Below, you will find foundational autism resources developed by the ASD Network, along with links to highly respected sources of evidence-based training, including Autism Internet Modules (AIM) and AFIRM. Together, these resources provide current information, practical strategies, and a strong foundation for supporting autistic learners across home, school, and community settings.
ASD Network Foundational Autism Training and Resources
A Deeper Understanding of Autism
Evolving Language and Practices (11 minutes)
Looking Beneath the Surface (7 minutes)
Core Characteristics of Autism (18 minutes)
Flexibility and Regulation (21 minutes)
Unique Minds, Perspective-Taking, and the Importance of Context (16 minutes)
Executive Functioning and Central Coherence (7 minutes)
For this and additional content, visit the full training module: Strategies for Students with Autism and Beyond in the General Education Classroom: Tier 1,2, and 3 Supports for Students Participating in Grade Level Curriculum
Understand WHY We Communicate and the Basics of AAC
Presume Competence (3 minutes)
Communication Functions (4 minutes)
Communication: An Essential Human Right (4 minutes)
What is Functional? (5 minutes)
Communication Modalities (4 minutes)
For this and additional content, visit the full training module: Communication Across the Day for Complex Learners Using AAC
Learn more about autism - https://asdnetwork.unl.edu/ASD/
Behavioral, Emotional and Sensory Regulation
Behavior Regulation Overview (5 minutes)
ABCs of Behavior: Single vs Multiple Functions (5 minutes)
Prevent, Teach, & Reinforce to Impact Behavior (3 minutes)
Tier 1 Behavior Regulation Strategies (4 minutes)
What is Emotional Regulation? (3 minutes)
Emotions, Thoughts, and Reactions Cycle (2 minutes)
Self- and Co- Regulation (4 minutes)
Supporting Emotional Regulation (3 minutes)
Regulation Overview and Sensory Differences in ASD (5 minutes)
Sensory Processing and Regulation (10 minutes)
Sensory Informed Interventions (7 minutes)
Sensory Tools to Meet Students' Needs (5 minutes)
For this and additional content, visit the full training module: Sensory, Emotional and Behavioral Regulation for Middle and High School Students
ASD Network Webinars
A Compassionate and Effective Approach to Supporting Learners with Challenging Behavior (55 minutes)
Spectrum of Voices - NE ASD Network (1 hour)
Two-part Temple Grandin webinars - Colorado Department of Education (2 hours)
For these and more ASD Network webinars, visit: https://asdnetwork.unl.edu/webinars/
Resources from Recommended Sites Outside of the ASD Network
AIM Internet Modules
Note: To access modules, users need to create a free account. It is an easy process that requires an email and a password.
Functional Communication Training (1.5 hours)
Many Faces of Autism (1.5 hours)
Structured Teaching (2.5 hours)
Structured Work Systems and Activity Organization (1.5 hours)
