Educating Students wtih Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

Concepts related to history, definitions, identification, etiology, and assessment of students with intellectual impairments and developmental disabilities. Instructional methods, adaptations and teaming, to provide individualized interventions and to include students in least restrictive environments and/or general education settings.

3

(Lec 3)

Autism (ASDs): Effective
Assessmment and
Intervention

Learn unique characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
Designed for grad students and current educators of children and youth with ASDs in school settings.

Specialized Instruction for Students with Severe & Multiple Disabilities

-offered as a distance course via Blackboard

Selection, design, and implementation of best practice instruction for students with severe disabilities, multiple disabilities, or deaf-blindness.

Prerequisite: SPED 881 for the Severely/Multihandicapped endorsement program or SPED 862 for Preschool Handicapped endorsement program; and permission.Majors in severe disabilities must parallel with SPED 896P (1 cr).

3

(Lec 3)

Assessment of Students wtih Severe, Sensory, and Developmental Disabiltiies

Designed to meet the needs of educators who conduct assessment of students wtih low incidence disabilities in school settings. Strategies emphasize assessing capabilities and needs in relationship to valued life outcomes. Processes of instructional outcomes. Some assessment conducted in schools and community settings. Learning outcomes individualized to match special education certification program.

Prerequisite: SEPD 882 and permission of instructor. Majors in severe disabilities must parallel with SPED 896P (1 cr).

2

(Lec 2)

Methods for Students with Intellectual & Severe Disabilities

-offered as a distance course via Blackboard

Planning, implementing, and evaluating effective longitudinal education for individuals with intellectual impairments and severe disabilities.   Knowledge and skill regarding best practices within inclusive education settings for these learners emphasizing an ecological and functional model that addresses useful skills in current and future environments.

Prerequisite:  SPED 880, permission of instructor

Assessment & Behavioral Support for Students with Severe and Developmental Disabilities

Assessment and intervention strategies for developing positive behavior support for students with severe disabilities or developmental disabilities who have challenging behavior. Rational and principles for using an educative approach, functional behavior analysis, and a variety of individualized ecological and curricular interventions.   Processes of assessment will be conducted in school settings.

Prerequisite: SPED 480/880

2

Seminar in Special Education:   Communication and Early Language in Autism-offered as a distance course via Blackboard, on-campus, video conference

2

Directed Field Experience - Severe Disabilities/Autism

Prerequisite:permission of instructor

arranged

Student Teaching:   Severely Multihandicapped/
Autism

Laboratory and teaching experience in the area of specialization

Prerequisite:by application only (March 1 for Fall, October 1 for Spring)

3-12