EDUC 434 - Sensory Interventions for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Institution:

Saint Francis University

Subject:

Education

Description:

This course provides students with a basic overview of sensory processing, the theoretical foundations of Sensory Integration, sensory difficulties commonly seen in students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Students will take an in-depth assessment of their own sensory preferences and thresholds to gain a thorough understanding of sensory differences. This course will be developmental in nature, in that each week, students will build on the foundations of sensory processing to gain a good understanding of what happens with children, students specifically, that have inappropriate sensory responses in their environments.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.francis.edu

Phone Number:

(814) 472-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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