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SPECTRUM: Lifespan Autism Resources & Training
Autism touches many people and families. With this comes an increasing need for awareness and understanding of practical resources and approaches for support in many contexts - schools, homes, community.
SPECTRUM: Lifespan Autism Resources & Training is an exciting, innovative online course, developed collaboratively with stakeholders from across the Columbia Basin. Almost four years in the making, it offers perspectives about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) across the lifespan, using a story-based multimedia approach.
Lessons are presented through shared interviews and real-life case example stories that elaborate on the content while bringing information and insights into context.
SPECTRUM will appeal to Education Assistants, Teachers, Early Childhood Educators, Caregivers and Community Support Workers who want to increase their qualifications and broaden their resume. In School Districts 51, 10, 8 , 5 and 20, this course meets the Autism Training Requirements.
The training and resources are also valuable for parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, coaches, store clerks, bus drivers, individuals with ASD and anyone living in community.
Offered for the first time as a pilot program in January 2018, SPECTRUM is now ready for the world.  This course is run 6 times per year and can accommodate up to 20 students per session.
SPECTRUM consists of 12 modules to be completed at your own pace (on average 2-3 hours per module). With support from our team, learn from home as it fits into your schedule.
Start dates: Please refer to our registration page for upcoming course offerings.
Cost: $275 (Domestic Students)
Registration: Use the link below to register online or call 250.364.5770 to register with our friendly staff. You can also email Trail Community Education & Workplace Training or visit any of our Selkirk Centres and register in person.
View current course listings and register online.
(Please note that International students will be unable to register on-line. International students should contact: TrailCE by email or phone 250.364.5770 to register.)
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is online, providing flexibility, making it accessible for parents and working professionals
has a lifespan focus from early years to seniors, offering practical applications in applied settings
offers varied perspectives on each topic through interviews and research and is appreciative in its approach
uses multi-modal teaching with adaptations like Closed Captioning of videos and information on the online platform available in text to speech
includes real-life case example stories to elaborate on the content while bringing information and insights into context
has a regional focus using filmed interviews with local stakeholders as well as local information and resources
includes technical and content support
Each SPECTRUM module includes:
a warm welcome exploring the relevance of each topic
information about the topic presented as a “book”
relevant current links to articles and videos and resources
activities and self-assessment tools
a helpful downloadable handout including practical tools
History, Labels, and Neurodiversity
Strategies for Communication and Social Interaction
Evidence-Based Theories, Causes and Treatments
Significant Transitions Through the Lifespan
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International Education Conference Welcomes Selkirk College SPECTRUM
An innovative online course offering resources about Autism Spectrum Disorder developed at Selkirk College appeared before a world audience at the Hawaii International Conference on Education taking place this January. Barely a year after SPECTRUM launched, hundreds of people in the West Kootenay and across the country have taken advantage of the Lifespan Autism Resources & Training according to Selkirk College instructor Jane Green, one of the driving forces behind the project.
Selkirk College Celebrating SPECTRUM Success
Offered for the first time by Selkirk College as a pilot program, SPECTRUM is now ready to deliver invaluable resources about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to the world. It's an exciting, innovative online course offering perspectives about ASD across the lifespan to increase awareness and understanding.
Selkirk College Pilots SPECTRUM, a Lifespan Autism Resources & Training Course
Autism touches many people and families. With this comes an increasing need for awareness and understanding of practical resources and approaches for supporting situations in many contexts—schools, homes, community.
What People are Saying
It helped me understand the bizarre comportment of many children who come through my door at the daycare.
I feel it has better prepared me for my work, but even more than that, it has helped me better understand my son.
Thank you so much for the SPECTRUM Course on ASD… I really enjoyed it and am excited to put my new knowledge to use. I especially enjoyed all the interviews with the families and the individuals who shared their first-hand experiences about life on the spectrum… it really opened my eyes to how difficult it must be for them to deal with life situations that many would not even give a second thought to.
I feel as though I am coming away from this greatly more empathetic towards people in general...
I am very appreciative of having different language to talk to clients and employers with that moves away from the negatives and stereotypes of people who are neurodiverse...
To the individuals and families that we have met in the videos. I looked forward to hearing about your journeys each week. I thank them for being so brave, open, honest and sincere.