Instr. Methods Autism Spectrum

Catalog description

Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) vary in intelligence, behaviors, and abilities. Students with ASD are educated in various settings, from direct on-on-one instruction to the general education classroom with their like-age peers, using the same curriculum. To this end, this course will examine theoretical perspectives of ASD and evidence-based practices for educating students with ASD across levels of support needs from pre-school to post-secondary level. Prerequisite: EDUC 6685 or permission of the instructor. Per PSC requirements: Candidates must earn a grade of 'B' or higher in each required course to be recommended for the Autism Spectrum Disorder Endorsement.