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Online; no travel to campus required
- Next sessions:
EDUC 744 967 967F October 19 - December 11, 2009
EDUC 744 967 967M January 19 - March 12, 2010
- 3 graduate credits
What Our Students Are Saying
"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
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Description: This course investigates current research, etiology, characteristics, special issues, educational interventions, and programming considerations to work effectively with autistic children in the mainstreamed/inclusive classroom.
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 understanding and ability to work effectively with autistic children in the mainstreamed/inclusive classroom.
The course is designed for PK-12 general educators, special educators, guidance counselors, school nurses, other support staff, administrators, and pupil service personnel seeking professional development.
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.
Content Outline
- Introduction - What is Autism
- Language Skills and Communication Interventions
- Social Skills of Students with ASD and Interventions in the Inclusive Classroom
- Sensory Needs and Interventions for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Positive Behavior Support for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in the Inclusive Classroom
- Programming in the General Education Classroom for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Least Restrictive Environment Issues
- Working with Parents of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Applying New Knowledge and Strategies
Learning Outcomes At the completion of the course, students will:
- Articulate an understanding of the historical perspectives, etiology, and main characteristics of young, middle age children, and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
- Research and discuss the impact of Autism Spectrum Disorders on the student’s language, communication, academic, social, sensory, and behavioral functioning in the classroom.
- Demonstrate an awareness of the impact of a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder on family dynamics and school-family communication.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Alignment with Teaching Standards
Course objectives are aligned with the following:
Wisconsin Standards for Teacher Development and Licensure
WI DPI: # 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10
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
Required Textbook:
Kluth, Paula. (2003). “You’re Going to Love This Kid”: Teaching Students with Autism in the Inclusive Classroom. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Company.
Available at amazon.com
In addition to the textbook, participants will be asked to read materials and tutorials available on the WWW.
Prerequisites:
What are the minimum technology requirements?
Complete the system checkup on this website, https://uwstout.courses.wisconsin.edu/
by clicking on the link that says: Check your system.
Review the list of compatible/recommended browsers and software programs for Learn@UWStout at the Online Help Desk.
If you have any questions about these preferences, please call one of the numbers listed below and indicate that you are a UW-Stout student needing help with Learn@UW-Stout . Help is available 7 days a week.
• 1-888-435-7589 select option 3
, or
• 1-608-264-4357 select option 3
Take a few minutes to review the Frequently Asked Questions, (FAQs).
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Instructor
Faith Huitt - background information
REGISTRATION
Tuition is payable by university billing, MasterCard, or Visa.
Participants may select the payment plan option in fall and spring, but it is not available during summer session. Refund policy
Enrollment is limited to twenty participants; register online .
Check out the list of additional online classes.
Request Information Online
Online Professional Development
School of Education
University of Wisconsin - Stout
Wisconsin's Polytechnic University
Menomonie, WI 54751
phone: 715-232-2253
Pre-Class Activities
After you are enrolled, review the orientation activities, Student Expectations and Responsibilities and Academic Expectations and Dishonesty Policy.
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