Learning Opportunities, Navigating the Distinctive World of Autism Spectrum Disorders
Learning Objectives and Outcomes
- Identify and explain your current perspective and understanding of ASD.
- Review the historical and current statistics regarding ASD to become aware of the staggering prevalence of ASD, past and present.
- Develop a historical appreciation of the background of ASD.
- Attain fluency in the terminology used in the study of ASD.
- Explore existing and test multiple learning methods for a person with ASD.
- Discover and apply new learning methods.
Unit 1: What is Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
Focus
- Gain a foundational understanding of Autism—history and prevalence
- Gain a perspective of your current understanding of ASD
- Be aware of the possible theoretical causes of Autism
Activities and Assessments
- Pre-assessment: MYTH or FACT? Quiz
- Current Understanding of Autism
- History and Current Prevalence
- Activity: Role Playing Forum
- Discussion on Loving Lampposts Forum
Unit 2: Learning Styles
Focus:
- Understand and appreciate that there are multiple learning styles
- Discover and create new methods of learning for the different learning styles
Activities and Assessments
- Glossary of Terms: Important Terminology for ASD
- Unique Learning Styles Link to course file or website
- Adult Preference Sensory—Motor Checklist File resource
- Final Wrap Up Activity Forum
Concluding Unit
- Revisiting: MYTH or FACT? Quiz
- Quality Assurance Survey
