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SPED 248 - Education of Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders


Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring, Summer
This course focuses on children with autism and examines the variety of exceptionalities and special needs of these children, emphasizing the collaborative partnerships among educators, clinicians, parents and families. Neurobiological, psychological, educational, social, and emotional factors will be addressed. Opportunities to observe children with autism in a variety of settings will be explored. Specialized teaching strategies, techniques, and environmental/curriculum modifications for children with autism will be studied, including strategies for successful inclusion. Course requirements include a minimum of 20 hours of classroom observation and participation in school settings for children with autism.

Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Students must have completed an introductory course in special education before registering for this course.





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