Evidence-Based Practice for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Catalog description

This course provides candidates with examination of the components of and process for evidence-based practice (EBP) in educational programming for students with ASD to include integration of research-validated intervention strategies with other critical factors (i.e., professional judgment and data-based decision making, family values and preferences, and capacity). Intervention strategies with the highest level of empirical support will be examined with attention to qualifying evidence, effective proven outcomes, and ages of individuals. Medication commonly prescribed to students with ASD will be explored related to target behavior and potential side effects. Laws, legislation, and litigation related to EBP for students with ASD will be examined.(Prerequisite: EDUC630)