EDUC 6686 Instructional Methods for Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) vary in intelligence, behaviors, and abilities. Students with ASD are educated in various settings, from direct on-on-one instruction to the general education classroom with their like-age peers, using the same curriculum. To this end, this course will examine theoretical perspectives of ASD and evidence-based practices for educating students with ASD across levels of support needs from pre-school to post-secondary level.

Registration Name

Instr Methods Autism Spectrum

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Prerequisite

EDUC 6685 or permission of the instructor.

Offered

Fall, Spring, and Summer

Notes

Per PSC requirements: Candidates must earn a grade of 'B' or higher in each required course to be recommended for the Autism Spectrum Disorder Endorsement.

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