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2018-2019 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EDUC 527 - Autism Spectrum Disorders

(3 credits)
This is an introductory course on Autistic Spectrum Disorders that will focus on the range of behaviors, characteristics and educational implications of students on the Autism Spectrum. Focus will be on ABA based teaching interventions in the classroom and natural environment teaching (NET). Areas of communication, social skills, and stereotypical behaviors will be examined. Recognition of, and intervention for co-morbid conditions such as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Anxiety Disorder will be examined. Family relationships and long term educational planning will be addressed.