Note: This course is ONLY FOR AAW providers. 
If you work in ACAP, please take the training on this page:  Systematic Skill Building (ACAP specific, NOT for AAW) | MyODP

 

AAW SSD/ Systematic Skill Building Services

Required Trainings

 

This section contains the required virtual trainings for Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) SSD/Systematic Skill Building provider staff. 

At the end of each training you will receive a Certificate of Completion. That certificate will need to be kept on file at your agency.

These trainings will provide you with an:

    • Understanding and knowledge of Autism and supporting autistic individuals
    • Understanding of SBP from a multiple theoretical perspective and the SBP data collection tools
    • Introduction to developing appropriate goals and objectives (as linked to the SBP information) 
    • Understanding of the importance of prioritizing and collecting data and how data can be measured and described
    • Overview of SBP Development and entry into HCSIS 
    • Introduction to Analyzing Data and Making Instructional Decisions
    • Overview of GAS and datasheet development

This course is only available to SSD/SSB providers who meet the qualifications to provide this service.

 

REQUIRED TRAININGS LINKS: 

  • SPeCTRUM Training: ODP requires all staff in AAW and ACAP complete the SPeCTRUM training prior to working with BSASP participants (click on title to be redirected to this page). 
  • BSASP Required Systematic Skill Building Training: BSASP Required Systematic Skill Building Training: ODP requires all Skill Building Specialists to complete the BSASP Required Systematic Skill Building Training as part of the Skill Building Specialists’ qualification process prior to working with participants. See links below. NOTE: All newly hired staff who will provide SSB following the release of this ODP Announcement must complete the new required training and submit a sample SBP on a fictitious (i.e. NOT on an actual participant) person, including a sample data sheet to BSASP for review and approval. Approval by BSASP must be obtained prior to delivering the SSB service. If any new Skill Building Specialists will be responsible for developing GAS charts, a separate training must be completed on the development and implementation of GAS. The GAS training can be access here.

** ADDITIONAL NON- REQUIRED TRAININGS LINKS**

  • Systematic Skill Building Virtual Targeted Trainings (VTTs) can be accessed here.
  • ODP BSASP's Systematic Skill Building resources page can be accessed here. 
  • Guidance on Reporting Requirements can be accessed here.
  • ODP/BSASP's Charting the LifeCourse Framework Trainings can be accessed here
  • Charting the LifeCourse Framework's MyODP page can be accessed here. 

NEW UPDATED COURSE

The AAW SSD/Systematic Skill Building service is designed to address the need to support participants in acquiring skills that promote independence and participation in the community.

Systematic Skill Building Providers and ACAP Providers must complete all of the following trainings prior to providing the Systematic Skill Building Service.

UPDATED 9/2026

 

Credit Hours:

1.5

ATTENTION:  This course is being archived and replaced with an updated training.

  • If you have already started this training, you must complete it, including submitting a Skill Building Plan for review by 5:00 pm on 10/16/2026. 
  • If you have not started this training, please use the new course, when available, to complete this training. 
  • This course will be unavailable to all users as of 5:00 pm on 10/16/2026.

The SSD/Systematic Skill Building service was designed to address the need to support Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) and Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP) participants in acquiring skills that promote their independence and their participation in their community.

The Systematic Skill Building Required Training is a 7-Module Training, and will require the submission and approval of a Skill Building Plan.

 

Credit Hours:

This confirms that the individual has successfully completed all the training requirements and is certified to provide the SSD/Systematic Skill Building service under the Adult Autism Waiver.