PPD 900 - Needs of Students-Autism

Institution:

Niagara County Community College

Subject:

PPD - Professional Development

Description:

This course will present a comprehensive overview of the characteristics of students on the autism spectrum including Autism Disroders, Aspergers, and PDD-NOS. Discussion on how children and adults with autism are evaluated and classified including diagnostic medical models versus diagnostic educational models. The effect of autism on the family including parents, siblings, and the extended family will be discussed. This course meets the requirements of Chapter 484 of the Laws of 2008 which amend Sections 3004(4) and (5) of the Education Law effecting teachers in special education and certified school administrators or supervisors assigned to serve this population prior to and after September 2, 2009. (3 hours - SED Approved)

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0.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.niagaracc.suny.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 614-6222

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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