Created by LEND students, Amy Matz and Jessica Scott.
Please proceed through the modules in order and complete both the pre-test and the post-test that accompany each learning module. A PDF of the PowerPoint slides as well as a complete transcript of the presentation are available for download above each video.
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Please complete the pre-test before continuing to the learning module.
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Now that you have completed the learning module for ASD Characteristics, please take the Post-test.
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ASD Module 2: Early Detection Pre-test
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Now that you have completed the learning module for Early detection, please continue through the post-test.
ASD Module 2: Early Detection Post-test
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ASD Module 3: Prevalence Pre-test
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Now that you have completed the learning module for ASD Prevalence, please continue to the post-assessment.
ASD Module 3: Prevalence Post-test
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ASD Module 4: Etiology Pre-test
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Now that you have completed the learning module for Etiology, please continue to the post-assessment.
ASD Module 4: Etiology Post-test
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ASD Module 5: ASD Across the Lifespan Pre-test
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ASD Module 5: ASD Across the Lifespan Post-test
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