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SPE/576
Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorders

Course level: EDU Graduate

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SPE/576
Continuing Education for Teachers
Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorders

Online

Format

6 weeks

Course length

$540

Cost per credit

3 credits

Total credits

6 weeks

Course length

$195

Resources and fees

$1,815

Estimated course cost

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This introductory course is designed to assist teacher candidates in developing strategies and techniques to support students with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). It is designed to familiarize teacher candidates with the complexity of ASD. The course provides the theoretical background information and practical instructional strategies needed for working with students with ASD. Participants will gain a better understanding of the key issues related to inclusive instructional practices as well as the skills to adjust behavioral challenges. This course fosters communication and social-perceptual thinking skills among teacher candidates.

This course is not available for enrollment to residents of Alaska, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, West Virginia. Wisconsin, Wyoming, and individuals who reside outside the United States.

Prerequisites

This graduate level course requires proof of completion of a Bachelor's degree. Be prepared to provide documentation during the checkout process.

Required materials

The materials required for this course are covered in your resource fees.

Please Note: Attendance and participation are mandatory in all University courses, and specific requirements may differ by course. If attendance requirements are not met, a student may be removed from the course. Please review the Course Attendance Policy in the Catalog for more information.

University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses. While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

Earn these career-relevant skills in weeks, not years.

Social Skills

Examine communication and social-perceptual thinking skills of teachers working with students with disabilities.

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Analyze the theories related to autism spectrum disorders for students in the educational environment.

Applied Behavior Analysis

Develop strategies and techniques for students with autism in the P-12 environment.

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