EP 0655 - Nature of Autism: Intervention Methods, Strategies, and Application

Institution:

Nova Southeastern University

Subject:

EP - Exceptional Student Educ

Description:

A. This course focuses on review of research-based interventions from classroom structure and organization through application and assessment of intervention strategies. Interventions designed to ameliorate deficits in the areas of academics, communication, learning readiness, independence, social skills, and behavior will be highlighted. The class will also focus on accommodations and modifications needed to include individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in the general education curriculum. The role of collaboration among school personnel, with families and community agencies to advocate and promote for the success of the student with ASD will be addressed. Students will participate in field work through designing classroom environments, developing Individual Education Program (IEP) goals and a teaching plan for a student, implementing an intervention, collecting and analyzing data from the intervention, and presenting it to the class. Pre-Requisites: EP 0650.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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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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