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Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders

EDUC-31590

Based on current research and literature, this course identifies the characteristics of students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and provides knowledge of cognition and neurology as well as the core challenges associated with ASD and their implications for program planning and service delivery. Topics include: language and verbal/nonverbal communication, social skills, behavior, and auditory/visual/sensory processing. Roles and responsibilities of various service providers involved in the education and support of students with ASD are explored as well as skills and strategies for effective collaboration with a variety of teams, service providers, and families.

CCTC Requirement

This course fulfills the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing requirements for individuals clearing an Education Specialist credential. This course can be taken on its own or through the California Induction Clear Credential program. A copy of the syllabus and an official UC San Diego DES transcript may be required for credentialing purposes. 

Course Information

Online
4.50 units
$495.00
Notes: This course is typically offered in the Fall, Spring, and Summer quarters. Please reference the DES Academic Calendar to see when enrollment will be available online for upcoming quarters. 

Course attendance is asynchronous, however assignments MUST be completed by specific deadlines throughout the course to earn a passing grade. Log into the course in Canvas on the start date and refer to the syllabus for detailed information regarding individual due dates.

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Section ID:

189473

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

Textbooks:

All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 7/15/2025

Note:

Course attendance is asynchronous, however assignments MUST be completed by specific deadlines throughout the course to earn a passing grade. Log into the course in Canvas on the start date and refer to the syllabus for detailed information regarding individual due dates.

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Instructor: Kate Edwards, Ph.D.

Kate Edwards, Ph.D.

Recently served as a Program Director for UCLA Extension and was responsible for developing their special education curriculum.

Kate M Edwards, Ph.D., recently served as a Program Director for UCLA Extension and was responsible for developing their
special education curriculum. Her research focuses on culturally inclusive positive behavior support in the classroom. She has served a variety of roles in non-public schools, residential treatment centers and foster care facilities throughout Southern California.



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