Enhancing Social-Communication and Language Skills for Students with Autism

Catalog description

This course will explore both verbal and nonverbal communication disorders associated with ASD. Students will develop an understanding of the process used when assessing social-communication and language skills. Research based strategies on identifying and improving social deficits, social communication, and reading social situations will be explored. Additional topics will include: theory of mind, echolalia, enhancing children’s play, and developing flexibility and independence.