EDUC 4485 Characteristics of Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a broad disability category that is composed of three primary behavioral characteristics: deficits in socialization, communication, and a narrow range of interests/activities. Individuals with ASD vary in their intelligence, behaviors, and abilities. The purpose of this course is to provide teacher candidates with an in-depth look at these behavioral characteristics associated with ASD in an effort to understand the implications for academic achievement and behavioral success in school, home, and community settings.

Credits

3

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the candidate will be able to:

Outcome	CEC Standards	InTASC Standards	Evaluation
1. Identify the social/communication, and behavioral characteristics associated with students ASD.	1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 1f, 1g, 1h	1, 7, 9	Lessons and Quizzes and Movie Review
2. Identify and discuss the history of ASD diagnosis.	5c		Lessons and Quizzes
3. Identify and discuss the theories of etiology of ASD.	5f	1, 7, 9	Lessons and Quizzes and Reflection
4. Identify and discuss the eligibility requirements for ASD.	4c, 5a, 5d, 5e	2	Lessons and Quizzes and Reflection
5. Identify and discuss special education services and placement options for individuals with ASD.	2a, 2b, 2c, 5b	1, 3, 6	Lessons and Quizzes and Field Experience
6. Identify and discuss the inter-relatedness of social skills, communication, self-regulation, and behavior, and the impact these can have on academic performance, behavioral success, and community acceptance for individuals with ASD.	1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 1f, 1g, 1h, 2a, 2b, 2c, 4a	1, 2, 8	Lessons and Quizzes, Movie review, and Field Experience
7. Identify and discuss sensory issues and how these may interfere with academic and behavioral performance at school and in the community setting.	5e	2, 8	Lessons and Quizzes, Reflection, and Movie Review