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This course will provide an in-depth evaluation of issues, challenges, and possible solutions for individuals with high functioning autism/Asperger’s syndrome (HFA/AS). Course content includes topics directly relating to characteristics and co-occurring disorders; assessment; educational planning and programming options; evidenced-based interventions targeted at high-incidence ASD’s in communication, behavior, and social skills; issues across the life-span; transition with emphasis on post-secondary education; family and community aspects; and current controversies unique to high Functioning autism/Asperger’s syndrome.
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Required Reading Materials
Assigned readings: Refer to WebCt for assigned readings.
Student-selected books: Independent selection of three different books.
Learning Delivery Format
The asynchronous online format allows self-motivated, task-driven students the flexibility to complete graduate level coursework. Students must have access to a computer with high-speed internet access. Standard software requirements include: Adobe Reader, Microsoft Word 2007 compatibility, and an up-to-date version of Adobe Flash. Because this course relies heavily on daily interaction with others, students must have access to a working computer with internet access throughout the course.
Student Expectations
Students enrolled in this course will explore characteristics and educational procedures of individuals with high-functioning autism/Asperger’s syndrome using various methods of e-learning delivery models. Such methods in this course include independent and assigned readings, self-paced lectures, streaming video, and interactive discussions. Extensive reading, active participation, and collaborative group work is expected. Students should plan to commit a minimum of three hours a day toward course content from June 1-July 2, 2009.