Autism Spectrum Disorder

This course focuses on a broad overview of autism, Asperger's syndrome and related autism spectrum disorders with particular emphasis on characteristics, definition, educational aspects, and contemporary issues in the field of special education. It is designed to provide students with a firm grounding in the foundations of teaching persons with autism and expose them to recent developments in the field. Content also includes methods to enhance classroom functioning and skill acquisition.

Credit hours: 3.0

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