Who This Course Is For

This course is suitable for:

  • Parents who are new to autism or exploring early signs and concerns

  • Families seeking clear, reliable information without overwhelming jargon

  • Educators working with young children and wanting a foundational understanding of autism

  • Caregivers supporting children with developmental differences

  • Professionals looking to understand early intervention and ABA basics

  • Anyone seeking clarity, confidence, and informed next steps

What You Will Learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • How to recognize early signs of autism with clarity and confidence

  • What common risk factors are—and what they are not

  • A clear, parent‑friendly understanding of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

  • How early awareness supports better outcomes and informed decisions

  • What next steps may look like—without pressure or overwhelm

  • How to approach autism with understanding, compassion, and confidence

How This Course Is Different

This training:

  • Focuses on clarity and understanding, not labels or diagnoses

  • Designed to reduce fear and confusion, not create urgency or pressure

  • Explains autism and ABA in clear, parent‑friendly language

  • Balances professional insight with compassion and emotional safety

  • Supports thoughtful decision‑making without overwhelming information

  • Respects families’ journeys while empowering them with reliable knowledge

Course Curriculum

    1. Course Introduction

    1. What you will learn from this course

    1. Meet your BCBA

    1. What is ASD?

    2. Autism Myths vs Facts Part 1

    3. Autism Myths Vs Facts slide 2

    4. Autism Myths Vs Facts slide 3

    5. Autism Myths Vs Facts slide 4

    1. The Neurodiversity Perspective

    1. Autism Should not be a Death Sentence

About this course

  • 54 lessons
  • 4 hours of video content
  • 4 IBAO CEUs

Course Author & Clinical Supervisor

M.Ed., BCBA, IBA, CDA Bahij Khouzami

Bahij Khouzami is a CDA-licensed Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and International Behavior Analyst (IBA) with a master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis and a specialization in autism. He is the founder of Autism Intervention Specialists (AIS) in Dubai, leading evidence-based services across home, clinic, school, and community settings. As an Approved Course and CEU Provider, he trains and supervises RBT, IBT, and ABAT candidates, has delivered the 40-hour IBT/ABAT curriculum, and has supported 300+ trainees through supervised practice, mentorship, and ongoing supervision. He also serves on the IBAO Professional Advisory Board and contributes to regional certification and exam translation initiatives.

Social proof: reviews

5 star rating

Excellent training for Parents!

angela Tejeda

Clear strategies, practical tools and real life examples that helped me understand how to better support my child. Highly recommended!

Clear strategies, practical tools and real life examples that helped me understand how to better support my child. Highly recommended!

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Clear, Reliable Guidance You Can Trust

With so much information online, it can be hard to know what’s accurate. This course offers a calm, reliable place to begin—with clarity and confidence.

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