
Understanding Autism
Criteria for Successful Completion of Activity
- Review of course material
- Post-test with a minimum passing score of 80%
Target Audience
RNs
LPNs
HHAs
Habilitation Technicians
Learning Objectives
Topics addressed in the education:
- What is Autism?
- Understanding behavior
- What can we do to help?
Kathleen Penland, M. Ed., BCBA, LBA
Kathleen is the Clinical Educator for BAYADA’s Behavioral Health Division in Hawai’i. She holds a Master’s in Special Education and completed post-graduate education in applied behavior analysis (ABA) at Penn State. Kathleen is a Licensed and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) specializing in treatment of autism and developmental disabilities. She has a passion for parent and community training in ABA as well as supervision of trainees pursuing Certification. Kathleen is currently the President of the Hawai’i Association for Behavior Analysts (HABA) and has served on HABA board and committees since 2015.
Available Credit
- 0.25 Participation
Price
Cancellation/Refund
If course is cancelled:
by BAYADA for any reason the learner will receive a full refund for any applicable course fee.
by learner any applicable course fee will be refundable up until one (1) day prior to date registered for the education. After this date the course fee may be non-refundable. BAYADA will not be responsible for any associated fees or costs such as travel or lodging.
Complaint Resolution
Contact education@bayada.com for any grievances and the complaint will be addressed within two (2) business days. Complaints will be disseminated to all appropriate parties for review and resolution of any conflicts or grievances.
Special Needs
Contact education@bayada.com for consideration of request. If special needs accommodations are not available, the participant will receive a full refund for any applicable course fee.