SPED 4990 - Educational Approaches and Strategies for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders

(3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite:  SPED 3700A  SPED 3700B  SPED 3700C  SPED 4900  
Co-requisite: EDUC 4020  SPED 4600A  SPED 4600B  SPED 4600C  
This course will provide students with knowledge of current research-based teaching strategies and methods for literacy instruction for students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Special attention is given to evidence-based strategies focusing on  language development and communication; functional and social.
 Participants will gain experiences in planning, assessing, and evaluating student outcomes. An in-depth set of effective strategies for collaboration with parents of students with autism will be covered.