Strategies for Teaching Students with Autism

EDUC 744 967 Strategies for Teaching Students with Autism

Online Course 3 semester hours graduate credit
Instructor: Faith Huitt
Tuition and Registration
Not offered summer session Next offering; October 1 - November 16, 2012

Description

This course will explore current research, etiology, characteristics, special issues, educational interventions, and programming considerations to work effectively with children with autism spectrum disorders in the inclusive classroom.

This course is an approved elective in the Master of Science in Education online degree program.

NOTE: You may enroll in this course to meet your goals for professional development, license renewal, or to complete graduate credits and transfer to another university.

This course provides a valuable experience for PK-12 educators, special educators, speech pathologists, guidance counselors, school nurses, other support staff, school administrators, public health providers, early intervention personnel and pupil service personnel seeking professional development.

Learn strategies to address the varied social and academic needs of students with autism spectrum disorders which include ways to assist students with language deficits, sensory needs, repetitive behaviors, and a low frustration for change.

Become familiar with assistive technology devices and apps that increase communication skills in the classroom for students with autism. Explore functional behavior assessment and learn how to implement a behavior intervention plan.

Textbook

Kluth, Paula. (2010). “You’re Going to Love This Kid”: Teaching Students with Autism in the Inclusive Classroom. 2nd Edition. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Company. ISBN: 978-1598570793

Format: Paperback Available at amazon.com

Learning Outcomes

  1. Articulate an understanding of the historical perspectives, etiology, and main characteristics of young, middle age children, and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
  2. Research and discuss the impact of Autism Spectrum Disorders on the student’s language, communication, academic, social, sensory, and behavioral functioning in the classroom.
  3. Demonstrate an awareness of the impact of a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder on family dynamics and school-family communication.
  4. Research and analyze the pros and cons of various behavioral and instructional approaches and apply best practice strategies in an inclusive classroom for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
  5. Utilize a wide range of online resources, strategies and educational interventions; demonstrate the ability to differentiate and adapt various strategies effectively for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in an inclusive classroom.
  6. Plan for the role and management of paraprofessionals and differentiate between the appropriate and inappropriate use of paraprofessionals in fostering independence for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
  7. Collaborate with professional specialists to modify classroom activities and assignments and design a co-teaching lesson based on models of effective collaboration skills between general education and special education teachers.

Content Outline

  1. Introduction - What is Autism
  2. Language Skills and Communication Interventions
  3. Social Skills of Students with ASD and Interventions in the Inclusive Classroom
  4. Sensory Needs and Interventions for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
  5. Positive Behavior Support for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in the Inclusive Classroom
  6. Programming in the General Education Classroom for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Least Restrictive Environment Issues
  7. Working with Parents of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
  8. Applying New Knowledge and Strategies

Alignment with Teaching Standards

Course objectives are aligned with the following teaching standards:

Wisconsin Standards for Teacher Development and Licensure (WI DPI) 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
Wisconsin Standards for Administrator Development and Licensure WI DPI-Admin # 1, 2, 3, 5
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Knowledge and Skill Standards Common Core, # 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

No travel to campus required. Because this class is online and open to you 24/7, you may participate from your home or work computer during hours that are flexible and convenient for your work and family schedule and responsibilities.

The class is highly interactive with a significant discussion component. All discussion postings, projects and assignments will be submitted via the course discussion board and dropbox. Activities are conducted according to a schedule with specific due dates each week; there are no required "live" chat sessions.

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Our Students Say. . .

""I took this class to help with one of my students, and it has greatly affected all of my students! I see things much more clearly from the view point of the ASD student and what I can do to assist with social and academic needs. I have incorporated many of the activities introduced by Kluth [author] as well as from others in this class. I have become a new favorite to my student with ASD."
~ Brad, Sixth Grade Teacher, Minnesota


"My attitude toward autism spectrum disorders has changed dramatically. I was definitely afraid of doing something wrong before, and now I feel comfortable working with students to create the proper environments for them to learn. I think my attitude about inclusion has shifted."
~ Denise, School Librarian, Pennsylvania


"I have always been a teacher that could relate to all of my students and have had great success with students in my classroom with ASD. Now, with the knowledge that I gained from this class, I have even more materials in my arsenal, and I feel educated on the subject. "
~ Chandra, Elementary/Middle School Music Specialist, Wisconsin


"I hope the rest of this year will allow me to better understand the needs of all my students, and having had this course has increased my awareness. I look forward to utilizing the resources I've gathered and hope to provide other teachers, parents, and students a better understanding of how diverse and wonderful the autism spectrum is."
~ Katie, Third Grade Teacher, Wisconsin

Contact Us

School of Education
Email: Online Professional Development
University of Wisconsin - Stout
Menomonie, WI 54751
Phone: 715-232-2253