T/WEA 007-2025 Occupational Competency Requirements for Autism Education and Rehabilitation Specialists
T/WEA 007-2025 Autism education and rehabilitation therapists have professional requirements for competence, including: + Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills + Strong observation and assessment skills + Knowledge of cognitive behavioral interventions for individuals with autism + Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in working with individuals with autism + The ability to manage challenging behavior while providing consistent and positive interventions + An understanding of inclusive education methods that can be used to support individuals w
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Main Technical Content: 1. Scope This document specifies the professional competency requirements, professional competency levels, professional competency assessment mechanisms, and certificate supervision and management for autism education and rehabilitation specialists. This document applies to all types of education and rehabilitation institutions, standardizes the competency standards, training implementation, and assessment evaluation for autism education and rehabilitation practitioners, comprehensively enhances the professional ethics, knowledge, and skills of autism education and rehabilitation specialists, and promotes the improvement of the quality of education and rehabilitation for children with autism. 2. Normative Reference Documents The content of the following documents is incorporated into this document through normative reference. Among them, the referenced documents with dates apply only to the version corresponding to that date; the unreferenced documents apply to the latest version (including all amendment lists). T/CARD 031-2022 3. Terms and Definitions The following terms and definitions apply to this document. 3.1 Autism Autism Autism spectrum disorder A neurodevelopmental disorder. Also known as autism. The main symptoms include social impairment and restricted interests and repetitive behaviors. 3.2 Autism Education and Rehabilitation A systematic intervention process that combines education and rehabilitation training for children with autism. Note: Through education and rehabilitation methods, help children with autism improve their social, communication, and behavioral impairments, enhance their self-care, social interaction, and learning abilities, and ultimately promote their overall development. 3.3 Autism Education and Rehabilitation Specialists Professionals engaged in the education and rehabilitation of children with autism, who mainly use education and rehabilitation methods to improve the function