Autism Spectrum Disorders in Young People
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Overview
Subject area
DSAB
Catalog Number
223
Course Title
Autism Spectrum Disorders in Young People
Department(s)
Description
This course focuses on the characteristics of young children with autism spectrum disorders, the effects of having a child with autism on the family, parental roles, and intervention approaches designed to meet the special needs of this population. Students learn to identify early signs of possible autism spectrum disorders, understand the differences between the different types of diagnoses of these disorders, and understand the evaluation processes and terms used to describe children with these disorders. The course is especially geared to serve the professional needs of assistant teachers who work in classrooms.
Typically Offered
Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3