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Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders(ASDs):

-offered on-campus and as a distance course

Introduction to the unique characteristics and associated features of Autistic-Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Influence of characteristics on strengths and needs, key fetures and empirical support for educational interventions, historical and legal influences on educational assessment and intervention.

Prerequisite: SPED 400/800 or equivalent.

Specialized Instruction for Students with Severe & Multiple Disabilities

-offered as a distance course

Selection, design, and implementation of best practice instruction for students with severe disabilities, multiple disabilities, or deaf-blindness.

Prerequisite: SPED 881 for the Severely/Multihandicapped endorsement program or SPED 862 for Preschool Handicapped endorsement program; and permission.Majors in severe disabilities can parallel with SPED 896P (1 cr).

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Assessment of Students wtih Severe, Sensory, and Developmental Disabiltiies

Designed to meet the needs of educators who conduct assessment of students wtih low incidence disabilities in school settings. Strategies emphasize assessing capabilities and needs in relationship to valued life outcomes. Processes of instructional outcomes. Some assessment conducted in schools and community settings. Learning outcomes individualized to match special education certification program.

Prerequisite: SEPD 882 and permission of instructor. Majors in severe disabilities must parallel with SPED 896P (1 cr).

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Autism (ASDs): Methods & Program Planning

-offered on-campus and as a distance course

Planning, implementing, and evaluating effective education for individuals with ASDs. using an ecological approach to assess present levels of performance and individual characteristics. Applying assessment outcomes to develop functional outcomes, to select instrtuctional strateges, and utilize empirically-based inerventions.

Prerequisite: Sped 809

Methods for Students with Intellectual & Severe Disabilities

-offered as a distance course via Blackboard

Planning, implementing, and evaluating effective longitudinal education for individuals with intellectual impairments and severe disabilities.   Knowledge and skill regarding best practices within inclusive education settings for these learners emphasizing an ecological and functional model that addresses useful skills in current and future environments.

Prerequisite:  SPED 880 orpermission of instructor

Assessment & Behavioral Support for Students with Severe and Developmental Disabilities

Assessment and intervention strategies for developing positive behavior support for students with severe disabilities or developmental disabilities who have challenging behavior. Rational and principles for using an educative approach, functional behavior analysis, and a variety of individualized ecological and curricular interventions.   Processes of assessment will be conducted in school settings.

Prerequisite: SPED 480/880

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Seminar in Special Education:   Communication and Early Language in Autism

-offered as a distance course via Blackboard, on-campus, video conference

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Directed Field Experience - Severe Disabilities/Autism

Prerequisite:permission of instructor

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Student Teaching:   Severely Multihandicapped/
Autism

Laboratory and teaching experience in the area of specialization

Prerequisite:by application only (March 1 for Fall, October 1 for Spring)

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