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T & L 560: Introduction
to Autistic Spectrum Disorders
(2 credit hours, graduate)
Instructor: Elaine LaPlante
Fall Semester
University of North Dakota
Enrollment very limited.
This introductory course is the first
of 6 interdisciplinary courses focusing on autistic spectrum disorders
offered by the University of North Dakota. Its central purpose is
to introduce participants to the history, characteristics, and theory
associated with the spectrum thereby enhancing their understanding
of these disorders.
Topics to include:
Autism
Asperger's Syndrome
Pervasive Developmental Disorders not otherwise specified
Diagnostic Criteria and Assessment
Biological Issues
Theory of Mind
Effective Treatments
Potential participants:
General and special educators, speech
and language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists,
physicians, nurses, social workers, parents, and others
Required technology:
Computer (Windows XP or Mac OS X or higher) with web access, real-internet
access, and e-mail
Course delivery method:
Persons who enroll in this course
will purchase a textbook. On a weekly
basis, they will view assigned 60-minute class lectures via the
internet, view related assessment demonstrations via the internet, read
assigned reading(s), participate in a 45-minute live chat session, and participate in threaded discussions on related topics.
(The Instructor will schedule chat sessions during the first
week of class. Every effort will be made to schedule chat sessions around students' work schedules.)
Course assignments:
Students are required to attend 45-minute
chat sessions once a week and to participate in discussion
threads on topics posted by the instructor throughout the semester.
In addition, the course requires a case study of a youngster with
(or suspected of having) ASD. The case study will be mailed to
the instructor.
Course registration deadline:
TBA
Projected cost:
TBA
To register:
Click here for registration information.
For additional information:
Should you wish more information about
this course, please call Elaine LaPlante at 701-677-8855 or e-mail her at elaine.laplante@und.nodak.edu
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