This course is designed to help students develop an understanding of the cognitive, social and communication needs of children and adolescents with autism. By reviewing current, as well as prior effective practices we will focus on developing techniques which will foster academic growth as well as communication, social and emotional skills. In doing so we must also assume that it is equally important to change the environment in addition to modifying and responding to student s behaviors. Educators are committed to students and their learning.
Educators are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning.
Please be sure to make me aware of any specific instructional needs you may have. Harvard University Press. Thinking in pictures and other reports from my life with autism . Attendance is a requirement, therefore points will be deducted for every absence. If it is imperative that you miss class, you need to talk with me and together we will develop a plan for you to make up the work missed.