AUTS 501 - Understanding Autism Disorders

Institution:

Sierra Nevada University - Closed

Subject:

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Description:

This introductory course is designed to help educators better understand the characteristics of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the complex challenges they face, both educationally and socially. The characteristics of diverse students with ASD, historical perspectives and etiology of ASD are explored. Assessment procedures, as well as current and emerging practices that have proven to be successful are a major focus of the course. It fulfills part of the Nevada endorsement for teaching pupils who have autism.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.sierranevada.edu

Phone Number:

(775) 831-1314

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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