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T & L 562: Supports Across
the Lifespan
(2 credit hours, graduate)
Instructor: Elaine LaPlante, M.S., SLP/CCC
Summer
University of North Dakota
Enrollment very limited.
This course is the third of 6 interdisciplinary
courses focusing on autistic spectrum disorders offered by the University
of North Dakota. Its central purpose is threefold: (a) to provide
current information related to the chronic stressors experienced
by caregivers for and family members of persons with ASD, (b) to
provide current information regarding career/vocational options
as related to transition from high school through adult life (e.g.,
young adults, middle-aged adults, and older adults), and (c) to
provide current information regarding legal issues related to the
provision of lifelong supports for persons with ASD. (Prerequisites
are T&L 560 Introduction to Autistic Spectrum Disorder and T&L
561 Methods for Autistic Spectrum Disorder.)
Topics to include:
A Lifespan Approach
Chronic Stressors Experienced by Family and Caregivers
Chronic Stressor Coping Strategies
Family Empowerment
Adult Living Options/Programs
Legal Issues and Concerns
Social Policy and Its Ongoing Influence
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, on a weekly basis, view assigned 90-minute
class lectures via the internet, read assigned reading(s), participate
in a 75-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 75-minute
chat session once a week and to participate in discussion
threads on topics posted by the instructor throughout the semester.
In addition, the course requires three projects.
Course registration deadline:
TBA
Projected cost:
Approximate cost per semester credit hour for this graduate certificate program.
| Base Tuition |
$237.00/credit |
| Mandatory Fees |
$47.02/credit |
| Course Fee |
$50.00/credit |
| Total Per Credit |
334.02/credit |
Subject to change without notice.
To register:
Click here for registration information.
For additional information:
Should you wish more information about
this course, please email Elaine LaPlante at elaine.laplante@und.nodak.edu.
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