EXED 436. Communication Language and Literacy for Learners on the Adapted Curriculum

Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 014375 Grading Basis GRD

This course provides an in-depth study of the current issues involved in working with learners who have been identified as having an autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities who participate in the adapted curriculum. The communication, sensory and literacy needs of students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and developmental disabilities participating in the adapted curriculum will be explored. Assessment and instruction in social skills, sensory processing, communication and language development, and literacy instruction (including reading and writing) will be explored. A range of instructional methodologies and techniques for providing instruction, support and generalization of skills in these areas will be considered. This course will focus on the importance of relying on evidence-based practices and where to find information about EBPs. Prerequisite(s): SPED majors or B.I.S. majors with a SPED concentration; minimum grades of “C” or better in EXED 474 , EXED 484 , LED 430 and MAED 430 . Corequisite(s): EXED 473 or EXED 477 ; and EXED 483 , EXED 478 and EXED 480 .