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Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders
EDUC 744 967 3 semester hours graduate credit
Instructor: Faith Huitt
- Are you in panic-mode when you find out a student with autism will be in
your classroom? - When you read about students with autism spectrum disorders in the media, do you wonder how you would address their varied needs in a classroom?
- Do you wonder how you will address the behaviors of students with autism that peers may find disruptive?
- Are you concerned with providing meaningful literacy instruction to the
student with autism? - Do you feel overwhelmed when working with a student with autism who has language deficits, repetitive behaviors, and a low frustration for change?
This course will explore current research, etiology, characteristics, special issues, educational interventions, and programming considerations to work effectively with autistic children in the mainstreamed, inclusive classroom.
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Increasing numbers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are found in today’s classrooms. The Center for Disease Control has determined that one in 150 children have some disability within the autism spectrum. New guidelines of the American Academy of Pediatrics (October, 2007) stated that all children should be formally screened for autism at 18 and 24 months. As a result of these startling statistics, there’s an urgent need for school professionals to increase their understanding and ability to work effectively with autistic children in the mainstreamed/inclusive classroom.
This course provides a valuable experience for PK-12 general educators, special educators, guidance counselors, school nurses, other support staff, administrators, and pupil service personnel seeking professional development.
This course is designed to help educators meet specific Wisconsin teaching standards.
Because this class is asynchronous and open to you 24/7, you may participate from your home or work computer during hours that are best for your work and family schedule. Instruction will be differentiated to accommodate learners with varying levels of technical knowledge.
The class is highly interactive with a significant discussion component. All projects/assignments will be submitted via e-mail or presented via the WWW. Instructor/peer comments will be available through discussion groups or sent by e-mail.
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The demand for online education is growing as teachers discover that Web-based courses offer a convenient alternative when pursuing educational and career advancement goals.
Note:The School of Education reserves the right to cancel classes that do not meet minimum enrollment requirements.
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Email: Joan Vandervelde
Online Professional Development Program Coordinator
University of Wisconsin - Stout
Telephone: (715) 642-0209
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