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EDU 270: Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders (3 Credits)
Overview

Course Description

Explores the nature of autism and related developmental disorders. Details and discusses current evaluation and assessment measures in ASD. Discusses current intervention strategies and their implementation in the school setting. Part I of III. Lecture 3 hours per week.

General Course Purpose

The purpose of this class is to familiarize students with common characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Students will explore assessments used to diagnose Autism Spectrum Disorders. Upon completion of this course, students will have a better understanding of the causes, symptoms, and best educational practices for Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Course Prerequisites/Corequisites

Successful completion of 24 hours of college coursework preferably including ITE 115 and ENG 111 or equivalent.

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Objectives
 

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Compare and contrast the characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) including Autism, Asperger’s syndrome, and Pervasive Developmental Disorders
  • List and describe various methods of assessments to identify students with autism spectrum disorders
  • Analyze the impact of ASD on the immediate family
  • Identify at least 3 support services for family members of a child with autism
  • Evaluate how sensory processing disorder affects children with ASD
  • Describe effective instruction for students with ASD
  • Assess the benefits of assistive technology for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Materials
 

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Grading
 

Possible Assignments Include: (Subject to change each semester. The actual assignments are available in the Syllabus in the Blackboard course site on the first day of classes.)

Unit Assignments
Points
0 0.1 Distance Learning Orientation
0
0.2 Syllabus Quiz
25
0.3 Begin reading Thinking in Pictures by Temple Grandin
0
0.4 Introductions Discussion Board
25
1 1.1 Google e-Portfolio Shell
25
1.2 Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorders Presentation
100
1.3 Add Autism Spectrum Disorders Presentation to the e-Portfolio
0
1.4 Thinking in Pictures Reflection
75
1.5 Add Your Thinking in Pictures Reflection to e-Portfolio
0
2 2.1 Read Part I: Unstrange Minds
0
2.2 Assessing Students with ASD Research
0
2.3 Assessments Research Essay
100
2.4 Unstrange Minds Discussion Board
50
2.5 Add Assessment Research Essay to e-Portfolio
0
3 3.1 Sensory Integration Quiz
25
3.2 Sensory Processing Discussion Board
50
3.3 Sensory Integration e-Portfolio Resources
0
  MIDTERM EXAM
100
4 4.1 Unstrange Minds Reflection
0
4.2 Importance of Collaboration Journal
25
4.3 Support Services for Family Members Presentation
40
4.4 Share Your Support Services Presentation
10
4.5 Add Support Services Presentation to e-Portfolio
0
5 5.1 Instructional Strategies Chart
50
5.2 Full-Inclusion Discussion Board
25
5.3 Add Instructional Strategies Chart to Your e-Portfolio
0
6 6.1 Assistive Technology Brochure
50
6.2 Add Brochure to Your e-Portfolio
0
FINAL EXAM
100
7 7.1 Course Reflection Discussion Board
25
  7.2 Complete Your e-Portfolio
100
POINT TOTAL
1000

Your final grade may be based on the following scale. Please note that you must also pass both exams in order to pass the course, regardless of your scores on the other assignments.

Grading Scale
A
900-1000
90-100
B
800-899
80-89
C
700-799
70-79
D
600-699
60-69
F
0-599
0-59
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Exams
 

There are 2 exams in this course.
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Last Updated: February 18, 2016