Special Education - SPE 132

Course Description

This course is designed to provide an overview of the key aspects of instructional procedures for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Students will be exposed to theories and critical issues regarding instructional readiness, methods, assessment, objectives and goals for individuals with autism. They also will explore the components and role of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) in relation to working with individuals with 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:

• Differentiate current instructional theories related to instruction when working with individuals with autism.
• Explore key issues regarding instructional readiness for individuals with autism.
• Explain instructional activities, including objectives, methods and measurement criteria to stimulate cognitive development for individuals with autism.
• Outline instructional intervention options for individuals with autism.
• Construct a task analysis of specific skills for learning objectives for individuals with autism.
• Characterize the importance of Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals and objectives in the instructional setting for individuals with autism.
• Prescribe the formation of instructional goals and objectives for individuals with autism.
• Prescribe appropriate individual instructional materials for individuals with autism.
• Defend the role of assessment to meet the instructional needs of individuals with autism.
• Create appropriate progress monitoring assessments to measure instructional progress for individuals with autism.
• Illustrate key elements of the Michigan Child Protection Law and mandated reporting of suspected abuse and neglect as it relates to working with individuals with autism.

Course Schedule