EP 0760 - Interventions for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Institution:

Nova Southeastern University

Subject:

EP - Exceptional Student Educ

Description:

Interventions for Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders: This course fouceses on review of a variety of rearch-based interventions culminating in the development of an intervention planbased upon assessment information. Interventions dewsigned to amellorate deflcits in the areas of communication, learning readiness, independence, social skills, and behavior will be highlighted. The class will also focus on strategies for choosing specific interventions or combining interventions to meet the needs of individual students and choosing and modifying curriculum. Students will evaluatte the research base for a variety of interventions including those based on the principles of applied behavior analysis and TEACCH and will learn to make data-based decisions based on the characteristics and performance of individual students. Special issues in the areas of eraly intervention and secondary education transition will be included. Students will be trained in strategies for assisting families in the decision-making process regarding interventionoptions and coordinating with community agencies. The latest information on the use of technology in the area of interventions for students with autism will be shared.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nova.edu

Phone Number:

(954) 262-7300

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Trimester

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