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T & L 565: Methods for
Students with Asperger Syndrome
(2 credit hours, graduate)
Instructor: Lori Kalash
Fall Semester
University of North Dakota
Enrollment very limited.
This is an elective course in the sequence
of interdisciplinary courses focusing on autistic spectrum disorder
(ASD) offered by the University of North Dakota. Its central focus
is on students who function at the upper end of the spectrum. Thus
it provides parents, teachers, and caregivers of individuals with
Asperger Syndrome (AS) the knowledge necessary to work effectively
with persons with AS across the lifespan. (Prerequisites are T&L
560 Introduction to Autistic Spectrum Disorder and T&L 561 Methods
for Autistic Spectrum Disorder or the instructor's permission.)
Topics to include:
Asperger Syndrome
Diagnostic Criteria and Assessment
Biological Issues
Environmental Issues
Social Skills Interventions
Transition Planning
Lifelong Supports
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, 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
live 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 an independent project where
participants work with a youngster with (or suspected of having)
AS or his or her family. The independent project will be mailed
to the instructor.
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 call Elaine LaPlante at 701-677-8855 or e-mail her at elaine.laplante@und.nodak.edu
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