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Description

Identify characteristics and learning styles associated with the disorder, communication weaknesses, and various intervention strategies that have proven to be successful when working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Welcome to Autism Spectrum Disorder, an interactive computer-based instruction course designed to help you achieve a better understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder, of intervention strategies to enhance communication and learning, and of methods for teaching more conventional behaviors. The course helps you comprehend why individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder act the way they do and what you can do to enhance more appropriate behavior. Find resources for educators, related service personnel, and parents who would like more help or information on autism.

This computer-based instruction course is a self-supporting program that provides instruction, structured practice, and evaluation all on your home or school computer. Technical support information can be found in the Help section of your course.

Syllabus, Objectives, and Outcomes

Syllabus:

Review Syllabus: Autism___Asperger_s_Disorder_Marrea_Winnega_VESi.pdf - COURSE MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED BY MAY 16TH, 2025.

Objectives:

You will:

• Complete all four information sections showing a competent understanding of the material presented in each section.
• Complete all four section examinations, showing a competent understanding of the material presented. You must obtain an overall score of 70% or higher, with no individual exam score below 50%, and successfully complete ALL writing assignments to pass this course. *Please note: Minimum exam score requirements may vary by college or university; therefore, you should refer to your course addendum to determine what your minimum exam score requirements are.
• Complete a review of any section on which your examination score was below 50%.
• Retake any examination, after completing an information review, to increase that examination score to a minimum of 50%, making sure to also be achieving an overall exam score of a minimum 70% (maximum of three attempts). *Please note: Minimum exam score requirements may vary by college or university; therefore, you should refer to your course addendum to determine what your minimum exam score requirements are.
• Complete all course journal article and essay writing assignments with the minimum word count shown for each writing assignment.
• Complete a course evaluation form at the end of the course.

Materials:

Course materials are available online as part of the course.

Title:  Autism Spectrum Disorder: Information & Effective Intervention Strategies, Author: Dr. Marrea Winnega