SPED 404 - Teaching Diverse Learners with Social-Communication Disabilities including Autism

Institution:

California State University-Northridge

Subject:

Special Education

Description:

This course is designed to provide information regarding the social-communication challenges faced by diverse learners, including students who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Emphasis will be placed on implications for intervention and instruction based on students’ learning characteristics including: (a) the roles of social interaction and communication in cognition and learning, (b) specific learning needs of students with social-communication disabilities, including ASD, and (c) critical evaluation, selection, and implementation of interventions for students with social-communication disabilities, including ASD. The teacher’s role in working with families and teaming with other disciplines to develop a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach across ages and severity of these disabilities will be examined.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.csun.edu

Phone Number:

(818) 677-1200

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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