This course is designed to give participants and introduction to Autism and its impact on learning, communication and effective social interactions with others and the world. Specifically, areas to be covered include: Defining autism, related Impairments associated and common learning characteristics experienced by individuals with this diagnosis. As well, a number of support strategies which have been found helpful will be explored. This course will be delivered using multiple interactive strategies and would be considered helpful to professionals working directly with people who have autism.