Welcome to Evidence Based Practices and Interventions!

This self-directed module, updated in the Spring of 2015, was developed by the Central Missouri Rapid Response initiative through the MU Thompson Center. 

This module provides an overview of the importance of evidence-based practices and how to use available resources to identify effective interventions for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Participants will gain an understanding of how to use the current research to develop comprehensive intervention plans to support children with autism across the spectrum.

After viewing the videos and presentations, you will complete the post-test. In order to earn the Certificate of Completion, you must earn 70% or higher on the post-test. To take the test, click here. For questions about registering or logging in to CE Zoom, click here. This module can be completed in approximately one hour. 

Description

This course provides an overview of the importance of evidence-based practices and how to use available resources to identify effective interventions. Participants will gain an understanding of how to use the current research to develop comprehensive intervention plans to support children with autism across the spectrum. 

Scope

Topics Covered

• -Definition and importance of evidence-based practices
• -Recommended resources and tools for practitioners to find and use evidence-based practices
• -How to use tools to plan for evidence-based practices

Learning Objectives

• -Describe evidence-based interventions and why they are important
• -Describe important considerations for making intervention decisions
• -Identify resources and methods to identify evidence-based practices
• -Identify evidence-based practices related to specific targeted domains, individual characteristics, and/or intervention goals

Course Handouts

Thompson Center Evidence-Based Practice Module Slides

Progress Monitoring Evidence-Based Practices

Thompson Center Evidence-Based Practice Supplemental Slides

Watch the Following Videos:

Evidence Based Practices Part 1

Evidence Based Practices Part 2

Evidence Based Practices Part 3

Evidence Based Practices Part 4

Post Test & Certificate

This post-test will determine your gain in knowledge about Evidence Based Practices and Interventions. You must answer at least 7 questions correctly (70%) to earn your certificate of completion. To take the test, click here. For questions about registering or logging in to CE Zoom, click here.

Sponsoring Agencies

The course, Evidence Based Practices and Interventions, was developed by the MU Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders and funded by the Missouri Department of Mental Health Division of Developmental Disabilities. It was created in partnership with the MU Thompson Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders and the Missouri Division of Developmental Disabilities Office of Autism Services.