Special Education - SPE 122

Course Description

This course is designed to cover the key aspects of communication issues related to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Students will explore different techniques for working with individuals with autism, review appropriate instructional materials and become familiar with the Individual Educational Plan (IEP) components. They also will become familiar with treatment options for individuals with speech and communication problems related to autism.

Prerequisites

(A requirement that must be completed before taking this course.)

Course Competencies

Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:

• Explore major categories of communication-related issues when working with individuals with autism versus neurotypical development.
• Summarize communication intervention techniques for individuals with autism.
• Outline treatment options for individuals with speech and communication problems related to autism.
• Assess achievement in communication of individuals with autism in the instructional setting.
• Characterize the importance of communication goals and objectives within the Individual Education Plan (IEP) for individuals with autism.
• Identify appropriate instructional materials to improve speech and communication for individuals with autism.
• Develop instructional activities to support communication for individuals with autism.
• Create appropriate progress monitoring assessments to measure communication progress in individuals with autism.
• Prescribe key elements of the Michigan Child Protection Law and mandated reporting of suspected abuse and neglect as related to working with individuals with autism.

Course Schedule