SPED 516 Methods for Teaching Students with Autism

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This course provides the candidate with various strategies to teach and/or coordinate services for a student with Autism. Activities include developing routines, collaborating with school staff and families, conducting a functional behavior plan which includes assessing, implementing, and evaluating effectiveness of strategies for behavior difficulties, and the development of strategies for social skills deficits, communication deficits, restricted repertoires, sensory issues, generalizations, engagement and transition. A 25-hour clinical is required for this course.