SPAI 220 Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders

This course will help students develop an understanding of the theoretical and practical terminology, definition and characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), forming the foundation for further study. Students will be exposed to a variety of information and experiences to build a thorough understanding of the definition of ASD (both theoretical and operational), the neurological processing component of ASD (including conceptual frameworks to organize and define processing skills), exclusionary clause variable, and current definitions and identification models.

Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall

Prerequisites - SPGN 251  Course may be taken concurrently 
Other Restrictions -
Restriction by Major -
Restriction by Class - Undergraduate standing

Keywords: Autism Spectrum Disorders , Special Education  
Updates: Course Deleted 4/2022, effective Fall 2023; Change to course rotation 4/2019, effective Fall 2019; New Course 4/2016, effective Fall 2016

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