The concentration in Autism and Developmental Disabilities (A&DD) provides advanced training in the design, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based practices to individuals with autism and related developmental and physical disabilities, and their families. This program can be completed by one of two options (M.Ed. or M.A.), involving flexible combinations of coursework, practicum, and applied intervention research. With both options, the program of study uniquely integrates theory, research, and practice. This program also meets all the coursework requirements for the BACB under the 5th Task List, thus, students who complete the program of study will be eligible to become Board Certified Behavior Analysts. Graduates are prepared to assume educational and related professional positions as teachers, behavior analysts, and clinicians, serving all ages, culturally and linguistically diverse populations, and incorporating assistive technology.
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AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES | |
Fall | |
SED 380 | Cultural & Linguistic Diversity |
SED 388 | Teaching Individuals with Autism & Development Disabilities |
SED 394 | Practicum in SED - Professional & Ethical Practice |
SED 388 | Challenging Behavior & Developmental Disabilities |
Spring | |
SED 388 | Advances in Understanding/Treatment of Autism |
SED 396 | Single Subject Design |
SED 384 | Communication Intervention |
SED 388 | Practicum in SED - Severe & Multiple Disabilities |
Summer | |
SED 388 | Practicum in SED - Professional Development in ABA (Online) |
SED 388 | Theoretical Framework in ABA (Online) |
SED 386 | Positive Behavior Supports and Classroom Management (Online) |
SED 388 | Advanced Concepts in ABA (Online) |
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SED 394: Practicum in SED - Professional & Ethic al Practices (Fall) **
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Autism is a disorder that presents during the early developmental period. It is characterized by difficulties in social interaction, the ability to communicate ideas and feelings to others, the establishment of relationships with other people, and restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior. This course explores how these core characteristics impact individuals with autism across various domains and across the lifespan. Students will read and evaluate seminal and current research concerning communication, social skills, challenging behavior, adaptive skills, and academic skills, among others. This course will also explore how culture impacts intervention, and how to work within family systems. Students will critically evaluate evidence-based practices and discuss controversial therapies for individuals with autism,
SED 388: Practicum in Special Education––Severe SED - Severe and Multiple Disabilities (Spring) **
This course will provide students with continued supervised exposure to working with individuals with disabilities, focusing more heavily on those students with severe and multiple disabilities. Throughout the semester, students will gain an in-depth knowledge of a variety assessment practices targeting this population, including preference assessment, reinforcer assessment, and adaptive skills assessment. Students will have the opportunity to practice these skills with individuals at their practicum site. This course will also focus on linking assessment to practice, and will explore how to transition from assessment results to writing effective educational programs for students with severe disabilities.
SED 388: Practicum in Special Education SED - Professional Development in Applied Behavior Analysis (Online; Summer) **
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