SPE 546 — Teaching Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Education

3 Credits

This course focuses on children with autism and examines the variety of exceptionalities and special needs of these children, emphasizing the development of collaborative partnerships among educators, clinicians, and (especially) parents and families. Neurobiological, psychological, educational, social, and emotional factors will be addressed. Specialized teaching strategies, techniques, and environmental/curriculum modifications for children with autism will be studied, including strategies for successful inclusion.