Class Syllabus: Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders

Syllabus for Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders (Units 1-3)

Instructor: Deirdre K. Mithaug, Ph.D.

E-mail: web-request@universalclass.com

Course Description:

This is an overview of autism spectrum disorders. The course is an examination of the psychological, physiological, social, and educational characteristics of individuals who have been identified as having autism, pervasive developmental disorder, Rett's disorder, Asperger's syndrome and childhood disintegrative disorder. Focus on causes, prevalence, diagnosis and intervention will also be provided across 3 units.

Course Goals:

By the end of the course, the student will demonstrate knowledge and skills related to:

A. the definition and characteristics of learners with autism spectral disorders

B. causes and prevalence of autism

C. assessment and education placement options for individuals who are considered in need of special education services

D. intervention

General Course Requirements:

1. Read all lecture presentations and internet information. Readings provided on the internet will supplement, not duplicate course lectures.

2. Tests. Complete 3 final examinations. The tests will assess your knowledge of information from lectures and readings. The student is responsible for all lecture and reading information, as any of this material may be included on the test.

3. Online Assignments. In addition to the final examinations, 11 online assignments must be completed.

Reading Materials:

Specific readings will be provided after every lecture. Students are responsible for linking onto the particular website and obtaining the information requested.

Grading Policy:

Assignments:

Unit 1.3 ASD Fact Sheet 25 points

Unit 1.4 Class Forum 20

Unit 1.4 Class Poll 5

Unit 1 Exam 25

Unit 2.1 Case Studies 20

Unit 2.2 Intervention Strategy 50

Unit 2 Exam 23.5

Unit 3.1 Instructional Objectives 10

Unit 3.2 Long Term Goals 10

Unit 3.3 Mock IEP 50

Unit 3.4 Instructional Plan 50

Unit 3 Exam 100

Unit 3.5 Weekly Record 50

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Total 438.5 points

90-100% of points = A

80-89% of points = B

70-79% of points = C

60-69% of points = D

59 or below = F

The instructor reserves the right to change course requirements or course schedule as deemed necessary. The final grade and its determination (based on completion of all requirements) is the purview of the instructor.

Schedule of Specific Course Requirements

1. Unit 1: Introduction to ASD-Overview of Entire Course Sequence

Read: ASD1 Announcement and Syllabus

Assignment: Complete SE101 ASD Class Survey

2. Unit 1.2: Weekly Record Assignment

Assignment: Begin data collection

Down load Documents: Observation Recording and Weekly Record

3. Unit 1.3: Characteristics of ASD (Definitions and Characteristics)

Read: Unit 1.3: Definition and Characteristics of ASD

Online Powerpoint Lecture Presentation: Overview Part A.ppt.

Website Readings:

http://more.abcnews.go.com/onair/2020/primetime_001026_aspergers_feature.html

http://www.ed.gov/databases/ERIC_Digests/ed436068.html

http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/

http://www.autism.org/

http://www.wismed.org/foundation/savant.htm

http://www.unc.edu/~cory/autism-info/autism.html#Table1

http://www.amug.org/~a203/temple_blume.html

http://www.grandin.com/
http://www.paulbunyan.net/users/cbsolson/BOlson1/

http://www.angelfire.com/ut/autistic/

www.sasked.gov.sk.ca/curr_inst/speced/char.html

http://www.unc.edu/~cory/autism-info/autism.html#Prevalence

Assignments: 1.3 - ASD Fact Sheet ASD

4. Unit 1.4: Causes and Prevalence of ASD

Online Powerpoint Lecture Presentation: Overview Part B.ppt

Website Readings:

http://www.unc.edu/~cory/autism-info/autism.html#Prevalence

http://www.unc.edu/~cory/autism-info/orgautsa.html

http://www.ont-autism.uoguelph.ca/how_many_people.shtml

http://osiris.sunderland.ac.uk/autism/

http://www.communications.uci.edu/00releases/166ap00.html

http://www.gbhap.com/Neuroscience_News/1-4-focus.htm

http://www.nichd.nih.gov/publications/pubs/autism2.htm

http://www.cdc.gov/nip/vacsafe/concerns/autism/

http://www.safe2use.com/ca-ipm/7-30-99.htm

http://www.cnn.com/2000/NATURE/09/11/toxin.report.enn/

Assignments- Class Forum and Class Poll

Quizzes/Tests: Unit 1: Definitions, Characteristics, Causes & Prevalence of ASD

5. Unit 2.1- Assessment and Placement

Online Powerpoint Lecture Presentation: Overview Part C.ppt

Website Readings:

Http://www.autism-pdd.net

http://www.sasked.gov.sk.ca/curr_inst/speced/hero.html

http://www.autcom.org/dsm.html

http://www.icdl.com/greenspa.html

http://www.play-to-learn.com/milestones.htm

http://psy-svr1.bsd.uchicago.edu/ddc/diagnostic_instruments/description.htm

http://www.para.unl.edu/para/SpedProg/lesson5.html

Assignment: 2.1- Case Studies

6. Unit 2.2- Instructional and Behavioral Interventions of ASD

Online Powerpoint Lecture Presentation: Overview Part D.ppt

Website Readings:

http://www.unc.edu/~cory/autism-info/autitrea.html

http://www.teacch.com/treatmnt.htm#Musi

http://www.pbis.org

http://www.lovaas.com

http://www.teacch.com

http://www.play-to-learn.com/dir_floortime.htm

http://www.autcom.org/treatment.html

http://www.autism.org/si.html

http://www.sphlangsys.com/sensory.htm

http://www.vision3d.com/adhd/

www.bridgesabatapes.com/autism.html

http://rsaffran.tripod.com/aba.html

http://abcnews.go.com/sections/nightline/DailyNews/nl_010309_autism_main.html

http://www.csaac.org/

Assignment: 2.2- Debate Intervention Strategy

Quizzes/Tests: Unit 2: Assessment, Placement, and Intervention

7. Unit 3.1: How to Write Instructional Objectives

Online Powerpoint Lecture Presentation: How To Write Instructional Objectives

Website Readings:

http://www.cesa7.k12.wi.us/sped/issues-IEPissues/writingiep/WritingIEPs.htm

http://specialed.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.schwablearning.org%2FArticles.asp%3Fr%3D296

Assignments: Unit 3.1 Instructional Objectives Assignment

8. Unit 3.2: How to Write Long Term Goals

Online Powerpoint Lecture Presentation: How To Write LTGs ppt.

Website Readings:

http://www.feat.org/cabp/appendixd.htm

Assignments: Unit 3.2 Long Term Goal Assignment

9. Unit 3.3: How to Write an IEP

Online Powerpoint Lecture Presentation: How To Write an IEP.ppt

Website Readings:

http://www.autism.ca/teach.htm

http://www.autism-society.org/packages/IEP.pdf

Assignments: Unit 3.3 Mock IEP

Downloaded Documents: MarioCaseStudy; Mock IEP; IEP Evaluation Checklist; Blank IEP Form.

10. Unit 3.4: How to Write an Instructional Plan

Online Powerpoint Lecture Presentation: How to Write an Instructional Plan.ppt

Website Readings:

http://www.ed.gov/databases/ERIC_Digests/ed435148.html

http://www.halcyon.com/marcs/lessons.html

http://www.lessontutor.com/autismgenhome.html

http://www.statestandards.com/getpage.dll?page=/ny/

http://www.pacificnet.net/~mandel/SpecialEducation.html

Assignments: Unit 3.4 Instructional Plan

Downloaded Documents: MocklessonPlanforJohn; Instructional Plan Score Sheet; Blank Instructional Plan; MarioCaseStudy

Quizzes and Tests: Unit 3: Instructional Objectives, LTGs, IEP, I.P.

11. Unit 3.5: Weekly Record Submission

Assignments: Weekly Record Submission

Downloaded Documents: Monthly Record, and Monthly Submission

REFERENCES

List of Web Sites:

http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/

http://www.autism.org/

http://www.wismed.org/foundation/savant.htm

http://www.unc.edu/~cory/autism-info/autism.html#Table1

http://www.amug.org/~a203/temple_blume.html

http://www.grandin.com/

http://www.paulbunyan.net/users/cbsolson/BOlson1/

http://www.angelfire.com/ut/autistic/

www.sasked.gov.sk.ca/curr_inst/speced/char.html

http://www.unc.edu/~cory/autism-info/orgautsa.html

http://www.unc.edu/~cory/autism-info/autism.html#Prevalence

http://www.ont-autism.uoguelph.ca/how_many_people.shtml

http://osiris.sunderland.ac.uk/autism/

http://www.communications.uci.edu/00releases/166ap00.html

http://www.gbhap.com/Neuroscience_News/1-4-focus.htm

http://www.nichd.nih.gov/publications/pubs/autism2.htm

http://www.cdc.gov/nip/vacsafe/concerns/autism/

http://www.safe2use.com/ca-ipm/7-30-99.htm

http://www.cnn.com/2000/NATURE/09/11/toxin.report.enn/

Http://www.autism-pdd.net

http://www.sasked.gov.sk.ca/curr_inst/speced/hero.html

http://www.autcom.org/dsm.html

http://www.icdl.com/greenspa.html

http://www.play-to-learn.com/milestones.htm

http://psy-svr1.bsd.uchicago.edu/ddc/diagnostic_instruments/description.htm

http://www.para.unl.edu/para/SpedProg/lesson5.html

http://www.unc.edu/~cory/autism-info/autitrea.html

http://www.teacch.com/treatmnt.htm#Musi

http://www.pbis.org

http://www.lovaas.com

http://www.teacch.com

http://www.play-to-learn.com/dir_floortime.htm

http://www.autcom.org/treatment.html

http://www.autism.org/si.html

http://www.sphlangsys.com/sensory.htm

http://www.vision3d.com/adhd/

www.bridgesabatapes.com/autism.html

http://rsaffran.tripod.com/aba.html

http://abcnews.go.com/sections/nightline/DailyNews/nl_010309_autism_main.html

http://www.csaac.org/

Books and Articles:

Danforth, S., & Boyle, J. (2000). Cases in behavior management. Columbus, Ohio: Prentice-Hall.

Falk-Ross, F.C. (2002). Classroom-based language and literacy intervention: A programs and case studies approach. Allyn and Bacon. Hallahan, D. & Kauffman, J. (2001). Exceptional Learners: Introduction to Special Education, 8^th ed. Allyn and Bacon.

Halmhuber, N., & Beauvais, J. (2002). Case studies about children and adolescents with special needs. Allyn and Bacon.

Turnbull, R., Turnbull, A., Shank, M., Smith, S., & Leal, D. (2002). Exceptional lives: special education in today's schools. 3^rd Ed. Merrill/ Prentice Hall.

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

Define ASD and recognize its characteristics.
Describe causes and prevalence of ASD.
Summarize assessment and placement of ASD.
Describe instructional and behavioral interventions.
Demonstrate how to write instructional objectives.
Demonstrate how to write long term goals.
Summarize the individualized educational program.
Demonstrate how to write instructional plans, and
Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

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Areas of Study

Class Syllabus: Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders

Assignments:

REFERENCES

Learning Outcomes

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2. Special Ed: Effective and Significant Approaches

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