EDU 5274 Autism Spectrum Disorder
This course provides teacher candidates with opportunities to examine the unique learning needs of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder from early intervention through post-secondary transition planning. Throughout this course, teacher candidates explore the evolution and progression of medical research, changes in diagnostic criteria, as well as federal and state educational mandates relating to students with ASD and their families. In addition, teacher candidates will have a variety of opportunities to analyze, compare and contrast current research-based instructional and behavioral methodologies to address classroom accommodations, academic skill acquisition, behavior management issues, communication strategies and social integration for students with ASD.
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Education