ASD 640 : CHARACT & ASSESS OF ASD

This graduate course provides an overview of autism and related developmental disabilities across the lifespan. The course will cover assessment, diagnostic criteria and identification, characteristics, collaboration with families, an overview of educational impact and trends, transition needs and issues, controversial topics related to etiology and treatment, and an overview of national and state resources. This course is offered at the GR and UG level; students enrolled in GR level versions of this course will expect more readings and assignments and are held to higher expectations in terms of rigor and magnitude of expected output to demonstrate mastery.