The Diploma in Special Needs Education is a
study of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is a group
of complex neuro-developmental disorders affecting communication,
socialization, thought and behavior. The symptoms may vary from being very
severe to being very mild.
Persons with ASD are entitled to equal rights
and opportunities as all other citizens of the country
The number of persons receiving a diagnosis of
ASD is increasing rapidly. There is a growing demand for rehabilitation
personnel trained especially in this field.
This revised course is designed to provide the
trainee teacher a comprehensive understanding of ASD and the skill and
competence to meet the needs of students with ASD in regular and special
education classrooms.
1.
Outline of Learning
Disabilities
2.
Autism and Asperger’s
Syndrome
3.
History and Theories
in Autism
4.
Causes , Diagnosis and
Assessment of Autism
5.
Explaining Autistic
behavior
6.
Communication and
language
7.
Approaches to Autism
8.
Practical suggestions
when working with Autism
9.
Ethical, Legal and
Organizational Issues
PRACTICUM
This course includes direct work with students
and requires the completion of assessments and interventions with a
student on the autism spectrum who is served in a special education classroom.
Students selected for the practicum need to be
classified in the same category as the credential you hold or the
credential program in which you are enrolled (Early childhood education
/Primary teacher training)
For Students who are
not currently teaching or teaching in areas other than special education, a
practicum opportunities in a special education classroom will be arranged.