SPEDE 77151 - Autism Spectrum Disorder: Characteristics and Implications for Intervention

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.

prereq: By permission
Hours 3 hrs
Credits 3 cr.