Course Description
Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders
EDUC 744 967 3 semester hours graduate credit
Online Course
Instructor: Faith Huitt
This course provides a valuable experience for PK-12 general educators, special educators, guidance counselors, school nurses, other support staff, school administrators, public health providers, early intervention personnel and pupil service personnel seeking professional development.
Are you concerned with the statistics on increasing numbers of students with autism and how you can prepare yourself as an educator?
Do you need strategies to address the varied social and academic needs of students with autism spectrum disorders in your classroom?
Do you feel overwhelmed when working with a student 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 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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School of Education
Online Professional Development
University of Wisconsin - Stout
Menomonie, WI 54751
phone: 715-232-2253