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EDSP 722

Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorders

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelGraduate
Average gradeA-
Standard

Overview

Description

Survey of autism spectrum disorders, including characteristics, impact on language development, educational services, and teaching methods.

Units

Lecture3

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Offering

Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

Terms

fall

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Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • evaluate the nature of past theories of the cause of ASD, the impact of these theories on parents of children with ASD, and how these theories still impact services today.
  • develop a review of professional literature or portfolio of supporting materials related to the education of students with ASD.
  • explain how ASD impacts development of speech/language, social skills, and academic skills.
  • develop a review of professional literature or portfolio of supporting materials related to the education of students with ASD.