Assmnt & Plnng F/Stu W/Autism&Mulds

Catalog description

In this course, various screening and assessment tools, including adaptive behavior scales and social skill rating scales, used to evaluate students with autism and other severe and multiple disabilities will be introduced. The use of information from the students’ records as well as from parents and other resources will be explored for their use in determining educational goals, ascertaining students’ academic and instructional needs, developing skill lists, and assessing communication, language and social needs. Curriculum and activity guides to assess and plan objectives for these students will be explored. Examples of assessing students with autism and other severe and multiple disabilities in testing conditions and in naturally occurring opportunities to use knowledge and skills will be explored. Methods for parents and professionals to determine learning needs and necessary supports will be incorporated. The eligibility of students to receive special education and other related services and the purpose for these services will be discussed. Appropriate Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) will be developed. (25 hours of field experience required).