SPEDU527

Course Description

This course covers the most advanced issues in Autism, new approaches and researches, family and early intervention programs, rehabilitation and community services and legislations. This course covers issues related to different resources and new programs in the field of Autism and related services in special education. This course will cover readings and research on narrative people with Autism as well as field visits to Autism center in UAE. This course design to help students to examine current research on Autism and related services programs provides for persons with autism and their families. Programs and activities designed to increase students’ awareness and knowledge of the characteristics and the educational, psychological, social, medical needs and support needs for Autism. Several specific programs will be studied in greater detail, and students will be expected to complete an in-depth study in one of these areas.

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