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eLearning
Effective training material includes relevant, robust content. However, to truly make an impact, training must be innovative and easily accessible to those who need it. To meet our stakeholders’ needs, we developed LANTERN (Learning Assistance iNstruction Training Education Resource Network).
Trainings available on LANTERN are collections of short resources designed for the busy lives of self-advocates, support persons, professionals, clinicians and caregivers. We also recognize the need for overall awareness and have developed trainings specifically for community members.
LANTERN tracks user accomplishments, provides proof of completion, allows learners to earn badges and points.
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Featured Courses
Below you will find links to specific courses that we’d like to highlight and feature. These courses will change regularly, sometimes highlighting new content available, or special projects and topics based around specific areas of interest. Check out our current features, or scroll down to access our full catalog of available courses.
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Sexual Abuse and Assault Prevention: For Caregivers
This course was designed for parents and caregivers to give an overview of sexual abuse and assault, as well as ways to help lessen the risk of individuals with autism from experiencing sexual abuse or assault. This course will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. It includes 6 short modules: Introduction and Basic Terms Prevalence […]
Read moreSexual Abuse and Assault Prevention: For Clinicians
This course was designed for clinicians supporting individuals with autism to give an overview of sexual abuse and assault, as well as ways to help lessen the risk of experiencing sexual abuse or assault. This course will take approximately 45 minutes to complete. It includes 6 short modules: Introduction and Basic Terms Prevalence and Offenders […]
Read moreSexual Abuse and Assault Prevention: For Direct Support Staff
This course was designed for parents and caregivers to give an overview of sexual abuse and assault, as well as ways to help lessen the risk of individuals with autism from experiencing sexual abuse or assault. It will take approximately 45 minutes to complete this course. There are 7 short modules that make up this […]
Read moreSupport for Sexual Abuse or Assault: For Clinicians
This course provides an overview for clinicians on how to support individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism who have experienced sexual abuse or assault. Topics include an overview of sexual abuse and assault, disclosure and reporting, creating a therapeutic environment, adapting treatment, and preventing re-victimization.
Read moreTRAIN: Defining Trauma (Spring 2023)
This course will define trauma, explain the different types of trauma, discuss the findings from the Adverse Childhood Experiences Study (ACES), and identify the prevalence of trauma among the general population, autistic, and intellectually disabled. Case vignettes will also be used to highlight topics.
Read moreTRAIN: Resilience Webinar (Fall 2022)
Recording of the TRAIN: Resilience Webinar that was held on 12/14/2022.
Read moreWelcome to LANTERN!
This course will provide you with an overview of the Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month activities planned throughout the month of April, as well as a quick overview of how to be successful on the LANTERN platform by walking you through different types of content and assessments. Complete the course to earn your first badge […]
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