EDUC 4486 Instructional Methods for 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. Many students with ASD are educated in the regular classroom with their like age peers, using the same curriculum. To this end, this course will examine evidenced based methodology for educating students with ASD from the ages of pre-school to post-secondary level.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

EDUC 4485

Student Learning Outcomes

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

Outcome	CEC Standards	InTASC Standards	Evaluation
1. Identify the current laws and legislation that determine curriculum decisions for students with ASD.	5a, 5c, 5d		Exam
2. Identify and discuss evidence based instructional practices for students with ASD.	2a, 2b, 2c	7	Exam
3. Identify and demonstrate components of effective instruction for students with ASD, to include communication, socialization, and limited interests/activities.	2a, 2b, 2c	1, 2, 8	Exam, Assignment, and Field Experience
4. Identify effective educational protocols for students with ASD.	2a, 2b, 2c	4	Exam and Assignment
5. Identify and demonstrate effective instruction of social skills for students with ASD.	2c	2, 3, 9	Exam and Assignment
6. Design and evaluate instructional programs based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.	2a, 2b, 2c	2	Exam and Assignment
7. Perform response-prompting procedures such as CTD, PTD, SLP, MLP, and naturalistic strategies to teach CCGPS and functional skills.	2a, 2b, 2c	4, 6, 7	Field Experience
8. Understand and analyze variables that increase efficiency of instruction.	4d	2, 3, 4, 8, 9	Assignment and Field Experience
9. Collect and analyze instructional data to guide instruction.	4e	6, 7, 9	Assignment and Field Experience
10. Use appropriate adaptations and technology for all individuals with exceptionalities.	3e	1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9	Exam and Assignment