Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder

This program is designed for teachers, parents of children with autism, paraprofessionals working with students who have special needs, and social workers, nurses and child development specialists. You’ll develop skills, strategies and techniques to help promote educational and social success in individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. You’ll learn about the impact of early intervention, strategies to reduce negative behaviors, and how to foster play and friendship.

COURSE LIST

Course list for reference only. Current students please refer to your individualized program plan or see your advisor.
**Outside effort hours are an estimate based on state standards, and may vary from person to person.

Technical Studies (6 Credits)

Course Title
Course Number
Credits
Instructional Hours
Outside Effort Hours**
Prior Learning Credit Eligibility
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) - Introduction

  10-307-130

  1Credit

  18

  36

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 18
  • Outside Effort Hours: 36
  • Course Number: 10307130
  • Credits: 1.00

  Provides an overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and information to support individuals of the ASD. Focuses on ASD and how individuals and families may be impacted, and differentiates between typical development and atypical development associated with ASD.

• Autism Spectrum Disorder, Social Integration

  10-307-131

  2Credit

  36

  72

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 36
  • Outside Effort Hours: 72
  • Course Number: 10307131
  • Credits: 2.00

  Identifies social skill issues; facilitate play skills; monitor behaviors; and create supportive learning and play environments for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It is recommended that course 10-307-130 ASD, Introduction be taken prior to taking this course.

• Autism Spectrum Disorder, Teaching Methods

  10-307-132

  3Credit

  54

  108

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 54
  • Outside Effort Hours: 108
  • Course Number: 10307132
  • Credits: 3.00

  Familiarizes the learner with evidence based practices for working with children with ASD. Students will collect, record, and apply data; implement behavior plans; utilize technology to support instruction; facilitate development of basic life skills; and communicate effectively with families, professionals, and others in the community.

  Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

  • E CHILD 10307130 - Autism Spectrum Disorder Intro

  • E CHILD 10307131 - ASD, Social Integration