SPED 8532 - Implementing Evidence Based Practices in Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (3 Credit Hours)

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
This course is designed to provide graduate students with methods and strategies for planning and instructing utilizing evidence-based practices for students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). More specifically, this course provides an overview of basic methodology for specialized instruction with an emphasis on using applied behavior analysis to teach academic, functional life skills, adaptive behavior, communication, and social skills for students with ASD. In addition, this course will include functional behavior assessment and positive behavior support as foundations for implementing appropriate behavioral interventions.

Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students