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Positive Behavior Support for Students with ASD

EDUC-31592

Utilizing the components of culturally-inclusive positive behavior support, this course provides knowledge and practice of evidence-based strategies that enhance, facilitate, and promote successful social interactions and classroom behavior for students with ASD. Topics include positive peer interaction, language and communication, integrating social skills into the curriculum, as well as the challenges of bullying, isolation, and student anxiety and depression. Applied behavioral analysis (ABA) is also discussed. Focus on practical application of positive behavior preventions and interventions in the classroom, reflection of best practices, and collaboration with socio-behavioral teams 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 and Spring 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.

Course sessions

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Section ID:

187967

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: 5/13/2025

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.

Schedule:

No information available at this time.
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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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