Autism Spectrum Disorders: Educational Practices - EDST5113
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
School: School of Education
Course Outline: School of Education
Campus: Sydney
Career: Postgraduate
Units of Credit: 6
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 2
Enrolment Requirements:
Prerequisite: Enrolment in one of the following programs, 1970, 2354, 2359, 7401, 7960, 8910, 8926 or 8960 or enrolled in a Education or Educational Leadership plan in 8224
CSS Contribution Charge: 1* (more info)
Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule
Further Information: See Class Timetable
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Description
Broadened public awareness of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and continuing research means that more students than ever before are being identified with ASD. This course provides an in-depth look at characteristics and effective evidence based practices used to assist students with autism accomplish their educational goals. Students will become acquainted with the Disability Standards for Education (2005) and learn the instructional and curriculum-based strategies they can use in practice. Challenges faced by parents and siblings of people with autism spectrum disorders will also be discussed.
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