Autism Spectrum Disorder: Characteristics and Implications for Intervention

Overview

Subject area

SPEDE

Catalog Number

77100

Course Title

Autism Spectrum Disorder: Characteristics and Implications for Intervention

Department(s)

Description

This course will provide an overview of the special learning and behavioral issues involved in educating infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary school aged children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Teacher candidates will be introduced to the major approaches to intervention, and will be exposed to various instructional strategies of particular value to those working with individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Five hours of field experience are required.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Graduate

Liberal Arts

No

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

034521

Course Schedule