Communication in Autism Spectrum Disorders

2 credits · School of Medicine

The course addresses basic theories and principles associated with communication assessment of and intervention for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Auditory characteristics, causative factors, classroom structure, behavior management, communication strategies, social and peer interaction, and family-focused practices are also reviewed. This class also will provide an overview of typical social, play, and linguistic development compared to the features and behavioral characteristics of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Fall [2]