Characteristics of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
EDUC X 429.20A
This course focuses on an overview of types, characteristics, and symptoms, including a discussion of current research, theories, and myths regarding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
What you can learn.
- Learn how ASD impacts a student's classroom activities, behavior, and learning
- Identify strategies for promoting social skills and peer integration
- Develop successful classroom interventions
About this course:
Instruction focuses on an overview of types, characteristics, and symptoms, including a discussion of current research, theories, and myths regarding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Discussion also includes how ASD features may impact a student's classroom activities, behavior, and learning. The course provides a variety of strategies and practical applications for teachers to use when engaging students with ASD to promote social skills and peer integration, enhance learning, and prevent and manage behavioral challenges.Contact Us
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