SPED3055-A Intro Autism Spectrum Disorder (Fall 2019)

Course Details

Session, Dates: 3 (08/26/2019 - 10/18/2019)
Days: W
Time: 06:00 - 10:00 pm
Location: Moon Campus
Room: Nicholson Center 415
Seats Available: 1 Seat!
Credits: 3
Co-Requisite courses must match session/section/location

Course Description

This course provides an overview of characteristics, assessment, and teaching strategies for students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Current issues related to etiology, diagnosis, prevalence, prioritizing areas of teaching, environmental arrangements, and evidence based practices will be discussed. Special emphasis is placed on the use of Comprehensive Autism Assessement Tool and principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. Field experiences are embedded in this course.

Prerequisites: SPED3010 or SPED6080 or permission of Department Head

Co-requisites: SPED0355 or SPED0655

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About the Instructor(s)

Susan W. Parker, Ph.D.
Director, Women's Leadership and Mentorship Program
Women's Leadership and Mentorship Program

Department Head, Education
Education

Professor of Education
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parkers@rmu.edu
412-397-6245 phone
412-397-6044 fax
Wheatley Center 212
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