EXED 417. Communication, Language & Sensory Issues of Autism

3.00
This course is designed to provide and in-depth study of the current issues involved in working with children who have been identified as having an autism spectrum disorder. We will discuss only briefly learning characteristics, current research factors involved with causation, assessment and diagnosis and positive behavioral supports to set the stage. The bulk of our time will be spent exploring social skills development; sensory processing, motor planning and sensory integration; and communication and language development. We will consider a range of instructional methodologies and techniques for providing instruction, support and generalization of skills in these areas. EXED 416 is the pre- or corequisite.