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自闭症的研究

Through rigorous coursework and experiential learning, 自闭症研究辅修课程的学生将培养对自闭症谱系障碍(ASD)的深刻理解,并为支持自闭症患者及其家庭的职业做好准备.

Students in the autism studies minor have the opportunity to participate in:

  • Spectrum Education Center Internship -每周花几个小时在为有发育障碍的人提供服务的地方工作
  • PEERS Program Mentor Training -在与自闭症青少年和年轻人一起工作时,学习和实践以社会为基础的技能干预措施
  • Registered Behavior Technician Training - 获得应用行为分析原理的实际工作知识, 同时准备参加董事会认证考试并开始在该领域的工作

  • 必修课程


    课程

    PSY 290 Introduction to Autism (4 credits)

    SPE 200 Introduction to Developmental Disorders (4 credits)

    SPE 205 Registered Behavior Technician Training (2 credits)

    SPE 499 Spectrum Education Center Internship (4 credits)

    SPE 210 PEERS Program Mentoring Training(2学分)或ISP 220 introduction to Exceptional Learners(4学分)

    总共:16-18学分

    Introduction to Autism (PSY 290 – 4 credits)

    本课程是为有兴趣威尼斯人app下载自闭症谱系障碍患者的学生设计的. 在本课程中,学生将了解自闭症的特征和发病率, and the implications for children's learning, behavior and ability to process information. Students will explore the latest research on potential causes, best practices for assessment and intervention, 受损区域, as well as current issues related to autism services.

    Introduction to Developmental Disorders (SPE 200 – 4 credits)

    In this course students will learn about the philosophies, 术语, 以及使他们能够更有效地与有发育障碍的人一起工作的概念. Students will get the foundational knowledge needed for teaching, 协助, and working with people with disabilities. 他们将学习如何识别不同的行为模式,并实施有效的策略来管理挑战.

    Registered Behavior Technician Training (SPE 205 – 2 credits)

    本课程提供了由行为分析认证委员会(BACB)批准的应用行为分析(ABA)基本原则的实际工作知识。. 完成本课程的学生准备参加委员会认证考试并开始在该领域工作.

    Spectrum Education Center Internship (SPE 499 – 2-8 credits)

    这是一门以经验为基础的课程,学生每周花6-24小时(取决于学分)在一个为发展性残疾人士提供服务的网站上工作. 监督由合作网站和频谱教育中心共同提供. 分级S / U.

    PEERS Program Mentor Training (SPE 210 – 2 credits)

    本课程是为希望与自闭症谱系的青少年一起工作的本科生设计的. 本课程的体验式学习部分作为peer(教育和丰富关系技能计划)计划的一部分进行, which is offered through the Spectrum Education Center. PEERS是一个以证据为基础的社会技能干预项目,为有兴趣学习帮助他们发展友谊的方法的青少年提供帮助. 本课程的学生将学习并练习社会技能干预.

    Intro to Exceptional Learners (ISP 220 – 4 credits)

    本课程基于特殊儿童委员会(CEC)制定的标准。, includes a focus on the cognitive, 社会, and behavioral development of typical and atypical learners. An understanding of the relationship of special education to schools, 学校系统, and other agencies is emphasized. Field experience is required in order to complete course assignments. Prerequisite: EDU 150 or MUS 150.

    Undergraduate Catalog

  • 目标和目的


    目标1

    自闭症研究辅修专业的毕业生将知道并理解潜在的原因, 自闭症谱系障碍的症状和诊断标准,以及自闭症患者在整个生命周期中的具体需求以及如何治疗.

    • 目标1.1
      展示自闭症谱系障碍病因的最新理论知识.
    • 目标1.2
      Demonstrate knowledge of the frequency, 特征, 症状, and diagnostic criteria of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
    • 目标1.3
      Demonstrate knowledge of the nature of stereotypes, 耻辱, and discrimination of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

    目标2
    自闭症研究辅修专业的毕业生将了解自闭症谱系障碍患者的特定行为需求,以及对自闭症谱系障碍患者经常表现出的行为进行基于行为的干预和替代干预.

    • 目标2.1
      识别患有自闭症谱系障碍的儿童和成人经常表现出的行为过度和缺陷,并展示使用基于应用行为分析的干预措施以及医学相关治疗服务来治疗行为的方法的理解.
    • 目标2.2
      运用学科语言和应用行为分析原则进行口头和书面交流的能力

    目标3
    Graduates of the 自闭症的研究 Minor will understand, 遵循并展示与自闭症患者一起工作的道德准则和专业行为准则.

    • 目标3.1
      Demonstrate the roles and responsibilities of behavior analysts, 治疗师, allied health professionals and related staff, 并在与自闭症患者一起工作时展示对道德准则的理解.
    • 目标3.2
      在与自闭症患者一起工作时,表现出对道德准则的理解.

    目标4
    自闭症研究辅修专业的毕业生将识别和理解家庭在应对自闭症谱系障碍时面临的困难.

    • 目标4.1
      Identify the impact on parents, 兄弟姐妹, 家庭, 以及自闭症谱系障碍患者的朋友,并展示如何最好地帮助这些患者应对相关压力.

    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
      收集自闭症谱系障碍患者的进展数据,并制定行为计划.
    • 目标5.2
      确定并演示经验评估和评估自闭症谱系障碍个体行为的方法,以制定干预计划.