SPLED464 - Assessment and Curriculum

Summer 2013, Section 001 - 3.0 Credits
Schedule Number 145171

Important Dates

Reg Period: 2/4/2013 - 5/18/2013
First Day of Class: 5/13/2013
End of Class: 7/19/2013

Course Description

Overview of screening, diagnosis, and identification of skills in developmental domains and curricula for individuals with autism.

Prerequisites

SPLED461

Proctored Exam Information

Exam Weeks:

• 6/14/2013 - 6/14/2013
• 7/5/2013 - 7/5/2013
• 7/19/2013 - 7/19/2013

Sample Course Syllabus

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Costs and Fees

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Remarks

The Professional Development Certificate in Autism is composed of four courses covering issues and strategies appropriate for individuals across the autism spectrum. The course content for this course includes types of assessment such as screening, diagnosis and identification of skills in developmental domains such as sensory, oral motor, play and communication. Practical strategies will be outlined detailing what to teach based on assessment results and an overview of curricula approaches and materials. Exams are taken online with a proctor present.  

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Material Requirements

Your course materials are listed below. Textbooks can be acquired from any number of textbook sellers. If you wish, you may purchase your books from the sources listed below. The information displayed is provided pursuant to the U.S. Higher Education Opportunity Act.

Material Title	Edition	Author	ISBN	Source
SPLED 464 DVDs (set of 9)		Penn State World Campus		MBS
SPLED 464 Notebook		Penn State World Campus		MBS
Effective Instruction for Children with Autism		Gulick, R. & Kitchen, T.	9781890032104	MBS
The Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills (The ABLLS Introductory Set)		Partington, J.		MBS
Assessment in Special and Inclusive Education (optional)	12thj	Salvia	9781111833411	MBS

Technical Requirements

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Software Requirements

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