Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders

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Curriculum

Autism Spectrum Disorder Courses (16.5 Credits)
EDUC 551Pervasive Developmental Disorders4.50 credits
EDEX 556Characteristics & Methods: Autism3.00 credits
EDEX 558Char & Meth High Functioning Autism3.00 credits
EDEX 560Comm & Language Interventions: ASD3.00 credits
EDEX 562Behavior & Sensory Support: ASD3.00 credits

Course Descriptions

EDUC 551 Pervasive Developmental Disorders - 4.50 credits

The focus of this course will be pervasive developmental disorders (PDD), specifically; understanding of characteristics, instructional strategies and effective interventions. The course will also emphasize behavior reduction strategies that are consistent with a positive behavioral support approach for students with PDD. Research in the are of PDD will also be emphasized.

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EDEX 556 Characteristics & Methods: Autism - 3.00 credits

This course furthers the student¿s understanding of the diagnosis of Autism. Students will explore current issues and best practices in providing educational services that meet the unique characterstics and needs of students with Autism. Current theories in the field of Autism will be a focus of the course.

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EDEX 558 Char & Meth High Functioning Autism - 3.00 credits

This course furthers the student¿s understanding of the diagnosis of High-Functioning Autism and how it is or is not different from Asperger¿s Syndrome. Students will explore current issues and best practices in providing educational services that meet the unique characteristics and needs of students with High-Functioning Autism and Asperger¿s Syndrome.

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EDEX 560 Comm & Language Interventions: ASD - 3.00 credits

The focus of this course is on communication and language skills, deficits, needs, and interventions for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Students will gain an understanding of the development of communication and interventions for students with ASD who are non-verbal, limited verbal, or verbal. Social pragramatics will be covered.

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EDEX 562 Behavior & Sensory Support: ASD - 3.00 credits

The focus of this course is on specific behavioral and sensory issues of students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Students will gain skills in research-based interventions for the behavioral issues and sensory needs of students with ASD. Close attention will be paid to prevention strategies that are effective for ASD.

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