Positive Behavioral Supports and Evidence-Based Practices for Youth with Autism and Related Issues.

Catalog description

Students will develop competencies in evidence-based and promising practices in assessment, interventions and instructional strategies for children and youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and those with mental health concerns and/or dual diagnosis (severe behavior or emotional challenges and developmental, intellectual, sensory, and/or motor disabilities) in the natural contexts of general education classrooms, other school settings, home and community. Students will conduct a functional behavioral assessment and develop and implement a positive behavior support for a student with challenging behaviors.