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自闭症的研究

通过严谨的课程和体验式学习, students in the autism studies minor will cultivate a deep understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and be prepared for a career supporting autistic individuals and their 家庭.

自闭症研究辅修专业的学生有机会参加:

  • 频谱教育中心实习 - spend several hours weekly working at a site that provides services for people with developmental disabilities
  • 同侪计划导师培训 - learn and practice implementing 社会 evidence-based skill interventions while working with autistic adolescents and young adults
  • 注册行为技术员培训 gain a practical working knowledge of the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis, while preparing to take the board certification exam and begin work in the field

  • 必修课程


    课程

    PSY 290自闭症导论(4学分)

    SPE 200发育障碍导论(4学分)

    SPE 205注册行为技师培训(2学分)

    SPE 499频谱教育中心实习(4学分)

    SPE 210 PEERS Program Mentoring Training (2 credits) OR ISP 220 Intro to Exceptional Learners (4 credits)

    总共:16-18学分

    自闭症导论(PSY 290 - 4学分)

    This course is designed for students interested in learning more about people with autism spectrum disorders. In this course students will gain an understanding of the 特征 and incidence of autism, 以及对孩子学习的影响, 处理信息的行为和能力. 学生们将探索潜在原因的最新研究, 评估和干预的最佳做法, 受损区域, 以及当前与自闭症服务相关的问题.

    发育障碍导论(SPE 200 - 4学分)

    在这门课程中,学生将学习哲学, 术语, and concepts that will enable them to work more effectively with people who have developmental disabilities. 学生将获得教学所需的基础知识, 协助, 和残疾人一起工作. They will learn how to identify different behavioral patterns and implement effective strategies to manage challenges.

    注册行为技术员培训(SPE 205 - 2学分)

    This course provides a practical working knowledge of the basic principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) as approved by the Behavior Analytic Certification Board (BACB). Students who complete this course are prepared to take the board certification exam and begin work in the field.

    频谱教育中心实习(SPE 499 - 2-8学分)

    This is an experienced-based course in which students spend 6-24 hours (dependent on credit hours) per week working with a site that provides services for people with developmental disabilities. Supervision is jointly provided by the cooperating site and the 频谱教育中心. 分级S / U.

    PEERS项目导师培训(SPE 210 - 2学分)

    This course is designed for undergraduate students who wish to work with adolescents on the autism spectrum. The experiential learning component of this course is conducted as part of the PEERS (Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills) Program, 是由频谱教育中心提供的吗. PEERS is an evidence- based 社会 skills intervention program for adolescents who are interested in learning ways to help them develop friendships. Students in this course learn and practice implementing 社会 skill interventions.

    卓越学习者入门(ISP 220 - 4学分)

    This course is based on standards set by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), 包括对认知的关注, 社会, 以及典型和非典型学习者的行为发展. 了解特殊教育与学校的关系, 学校系统, 而其他机构则被强调. 为了完成课程作业,需要实地经验. 先决条件:EDU 150或MUS 150.

    本科目录

  • 目标和目的


    目标1

    Graduates of the 自闭症的研究 Minor will know and understand the potential causes, 症状 and diagnostic criteria of Autism Spectrum Disorders as well as the specific needs of individuals with autism across the lifespan and how they are treated.

    • 目标1.1
      Demonstrate knowledge of the current theories on the causes of Autism Spectrum Disorders.
    • 目标1.2
      展示对频率的了解, 特征, 症状, 以及自闭症谱系障碍个体的诊断标准.
    • 目标1.3
      展示对刻板印象本质的了解, 耻辱, 以及对自闭症谱系障碍患者的歧视.

    目标2
    Graduates of the 自闭症的研究 Minor will know and understand the specific behavioral needs of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders as well as behavior-based and alternative interventions to behaviors frequently displayed by individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

    • 目标2.1
      Identify the behavioral excesses and deficits frequently displayed by children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders and demonstrate understanding of approaches to treating behaviors using interventions grounded in Applied Behavior Analysis as well as medically related therapeutic services.
    • 目标2.2
      Demonstrate the ability to communicate orally and in writing in the language of the discipline and the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis

    目标3
    自闭症研究辅修专业的毕业生会理解的, follow and demonstrate the ethical guidelines and professional codes of conduct for working with individuals with autism.

    • 目标3.1
      演示行为分析师的角色和职责, 治疗师, 专职医护人员及相关人员, and demonstrate understanding of ethics guidelines in working with individuals with autism.
    • 目标3.2
      Demonstrate understanding of ethical guidelines in working with individuals with autism.

    目标4
    Graduates of the 自闭症的研究 Minor will identify and understand the difficulties that 家庭 face in coping with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

    • 目标4.1
      确定对父母的影响, 兄弟姐妹, 家庭, and friends of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and demonstrate how to best help these individuals cope with associated stress.

    目标5
    Graduates of the 自闭症的研究 Minor will demonstrate how to collect behavioral data using Applied Behavior Analysis; to measure the progress and to develop behavior intervention plans for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

    • 目标5.1
      Collect data on the progress of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and develop behavior plans.
    • 目标5.2
      Identify and demonstrate methods to empirically assess and evaluate the behavior of individuals with autism spectrum disorders for the purpose of developing intervention plans.