Course Description
This course will provide information for educators on the causes, identification, and characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorders across the lifespan. Emphasis will be on the use of strategies and practices that will promote effective learning from early education programs to post education. Collaboration with families across the life span will be discussed as an essential component in the course. Requirement: Field Experience Hours: 1 hour. (3 credits)
Prerequisite
- ENG 101: English Composition 1
- ENG 102: English Composition 2
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
- Examine and discuss Quality of Life Outcomes across the lifespan for learners with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families.
- Explain the causes and characteristics of ASD and the impact on learning.
- Examine the criteria for diagnosis of ASD and the educators’ role in identification and assessment for instruction of learners with ASD.
- Describe and apply evidence-based practices that support the social, academic, communication, and problem behaviors of learners with ASD.
- Apply best practices in working collaboratively with families and professionals.
- Discuss the role of early childhood staff and ways to identify and support children with ASD in early childhood environments.
- Explain how the symptoms of ASD can impact transition to life out of high school and describe what school/program personnel can do to support the transition and how they can work with families.
- Improve critical thinking skills as evidenced through written work and communication.
Course Activities and Grading
| Assignments | Weight |
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Discussions (Weeks 1-8) | 25% |
Quizzes (Weeks 1, 3, 5 & 7) | 15% |
Early Childhood Paper (Week 2) | 12% |
| ASD Observation Report and Verification (Week 4) | 15% |
| Behavior Intervention Plan (Week 6) | 13% |
Final Paper (Week 8) | 20% |
Total | 100% |
Required Textbooks
Available through Charter Oak State College's Book Bundle
- Chezan, L., Wolfe, K., Drasgow, E. (2023). Evidence-Based Practices for Supporting Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Roman and Littlefield Publications, Inc. ISBN-9781538149263 (paperback) 9781538149270 (epub).
Course Schedule
Week | SLOs | Readings and Exercises | Assignments |
1 | 1,2,3,8 | Topic: Quality of Life Outcomes and Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder
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2 | 3,4,5,6,8 | Topics: Assessment for Instruction and Overview of Evidence-based Practices (EBP) and Family Collaboration
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3 | 4,6,8 | Topic: Implementation of EBP and Progress Monitoring
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4 | 4,5,6,8 | Topic: EBP for Social Competence
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5 | 4,5,6,8 | Topics: Academic Evidence-Based Practices
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6 | 4,5,8 | Topics: EBP for Problem Behaviors
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7 | 4,5,7,8 | Topics: Transition Planning and Professional Collaboration
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8 | 1-8 | Topic: Assistive Technology and Learners with ASD
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COSC Accessibility Statement
Charter Oak State College encourages students with disabilities, including non-visible disabilities such as chronic diseases, learning disabilities, head injury, attention deficit/hyperactive disorder, or psychiatric disabilities, to discuss appropriate accommodations with the Office of Accessibility Services at OAS@charteroak.edu.
COSC Policies, Course Policies, Academic Support Services and Resources
Students are responsible for knowing all Charter Oak State College (COSC) institutional policies, course-specific policies, procedures, and available academic support services and resources. Please see COSC Policies for COSC institutional policies, and see also specific policies related to this course. See COSC Resources for information regarding available academic support services and resources.