Website Summary and Review: Autism Internet Modules (AIM)
By: Kelly Hopkins, EC-SEAT Scholar, Early Intervention
The follow description and review is adapted from the AIM website; for detailed information visit - http://www.autisminternetmodules.org/ According to the Autism Internet Modules website, Ohio Center for Autismand Low Incidence Disabilities (OCALI) hosts Autism Internet Modules (AIM). AIM is a series of 45 online learning modules for professionals, families, and anyone who works with or knows an individual with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The modules inform the learner about ASD in the home, classroom, at work, and in the community. The series of online learning modules contains information on assessment for identification of ASD, understanding behaviors, the transition to adulthood, employment, and evidence-based practices and interventions. After selecting a module, the learner is presented with case studies, directions, discussion questions and activities to develop a better understanding of the content presented. AIM is an accessible resource for all that provides meaningful excellence instruction.
As an educator, the learning modules provide me with strategies for inclusion. I would recommend this to families and professionals. AIM does require you to create an account, but you have the option not to receive any forwarding emails. The web page is free of ads and navigated with simple graphics and a simple menu on the left-hand side. Through the AIM website, options for individuals looking to obtain graduate credits or professional certificate is available. Credits or certification can be purchased using a token system. Each learning module varies between 1-2 tokens. The modules are free to those just wanting to come more knowledgeable. Below is a screenshot from the AIM website.
Resources/References:
The follow description and review is adapted from the AIM website; for detailed information visit - http://www.autisminternetmodules.org/ According to the Autism Internet Modules website, Ohio Center for Autismand Low Incidence Disabilities (OCALI) hosts Autism Internet Modules (AIM). AIM is a series of 45 online learning modules for professionals, families, and anyone who works with or knows an individual with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The modules inform the learner about ASD in the home, classroom, at work, and in the community. The series of online learning modules contains information on assessment for identification of ASD, understanding behaviors, the transition to adulthood, employment, and evidence-based practices and interventions. After selecting a module, the learner is presented with case studies, directions, discussion questions and activities to develop a better understanding of the content presented. AIM is an accessible resource for all that provides meaningful excellence instruction.
As an educator, the learning modules provide me with strategies for inclusion. I would recommend this to families and professionals. AIM does require you to create an account, but you have the option not to receive any forwarding emails. The web page is free of ads and navigated with simple graphics and a simple menu on the left-hand side. Through the AIM website, options for individuals looking to obtain graduate credits or professional certificate is available. Credits or certification can be purchased using a token system. Each learning module varies between 1-2 tokens. The modules are free to those just wanting to come more knowledgeable. Below is a screenshot from the AIM website.
Resources/References:
- Collet-Klingenberg, L. (2010). Computer-aided instruction (CAI) for children with autism spectrum disorders. (Madison, WI: The National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders, The Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin.) In Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI), Autism Internet Modules, www.autisminternetmodules.org. Columbus, OH: OCALI.
- Institute on Disability (2017). Autism. Retrieved from https://iod.unh.edu/autism.
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