Dec 26, 2024  
2019-2020 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EDUC 434 - Sensory Interventions for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Cross-listed as EDUC 534 (3 credits)
This course provides students with a basic overview of sensory processing, the theoretical foundations of Sensory Integration, sensory difficulties commonly seen in students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Students will take an in-depth assessment of their own sensory preferences and thresholds to gain a thorough understanding of sensory differences. This course will be developmental in nature, in that each week, students will build on the foundations of sensory processing to gain a good understanding of what happens with children, students specifically, that have inappropriate sensory responses in their environments. Prerequisites:   or    Required clearances will be needed to participate.