Communication and Social Competence

Catalog description

Overview of deficits and strategies in speech, language, and communication across the Autism Spectrum Disorder. SPLED 463 Communication and Social Competence (3)Communication and Social Competence is the third course in the 5 course (12 credit) series leading to the Professional Development Certificate in Autism. All information, activities, and assignments are through videotaped and web-based learning. Content includes an overview of the deficits in the area of speech, language, and communication across the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Basic information on the nature of these deficits is provided from both a psycholinguistic model as well as a behavioral model. In addition to information on deficits, the majority of the course content will provide practical information related to intervention.