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Schedule

The schedule below outlines the topics we will be covering in this course, along with the associated time frames and assignments. Note, some activities require you to upload a video of you teaching the skill to the student.

Note: All due dates reflect North American eastern time (ET).

Getting Started: Orientation Activities
Lesson 1

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Activities:

Complete all activities located in the Getting Started lesson.
Lesson 1: Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
Lesson 1

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Readings:

Textbook

  • Chapter 1

Assignments:
  1. Lesson 1 Discussion
  2. Lesson 1 Quiz

PDE Endorsement Assignment: Classroom Observation
Lesson 2: Evidence-Based Practices for Educating Students With ASD
Lesson 2

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Readings:

Textbook

  • Chapter 2

Assignments:
  1. Lesson 2 Discussion
  2. Lesson 2 Quiz

PDE Endorsement Assignment: DSM Analysis
Lesson 3: Collaborating With Families of Children With Autism
Lesson 3

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Readings:

Textbook

  • Chapter 3

Assignments:
  1. Lesson 3 Discussion
  2. Lesson 3 Assignment

PDE Endorsement Assignment: Rules and Procedures Video Observation (Parts 1 & 2)
Lesson 4: Environmental Arrangement to Prevent Contextually Inappropriate Behavior
Lesson 4

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Readings: 

Textbook

  • Chapter 4

Assignments:
  1. Lesson 4 Discussion
  2. Lesson 4 Quiz
Lesson 5: Teaching Students With Autism Using the Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis
Lesson 5

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Readings:

Textbook

  • Chapter 5

Assignments:
  1. Lesson 5 Discussion
  2. Lesson 5 Quiz

PDE Endorsement Assignment: Interview With Parent of a Child With ASD
Lesson 6: Teaching Students With Autism to Communicate
Lesson 6

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Readings:

Textbook

  • Chapter 6

Assignments:
  1. Lesson 6 Discussion
  2. Lesson 6 Quiz
Lesson 7: Social Challenges of Children and Youth With ASD
Lesson 7

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Readings:

Textbook

  • Chapter 7

Assignments:
  1. Lesson 7 Discussion
  2. Lesson 7 Assignment

PDE Endorsement Assignment: ABC Record Analysis
Lesson 8: Daily Living Skills
Lesson 8

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Readings:

Textbook

  • Chapter 8

Assignments:
  1. Lesson 8 Assignment
  2. Lesson 8 Discussion
Lesson 9: Effective Practices for Teaching Academic Skills to Students With ASD
Lesson 9

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Readings:

Textbook

  • Chapter 9

Assignments:
  1. Lesson 9 Discussion

PDE Endorsement Assignment: Verbal Praise Video Observation (Parts 1 & 2)
Lesson 10: Play-Focused Interventions for Young Children With Autism
Lesson 10

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Readings:

Textbook

  • Chapter 10

Assignments:
  1. Lesson 10 Quiz
Lesson 11: Assistive Technology for Learners With ASD
Lesson 11

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Readings:

Textbook

  • Chapter 11

Assignments:
  1. Lesson 11 Discussion
  2. Lesson 11 Assignment
Lesson 12: Motor and Mobility Consideration for Individuals With ASD
Lesson 12

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Readings:

Textbook

  • Chapter 12

Assignments:
  1. Lesson 12 Discussion
  2. Lesson 12 Assignment

PDE Endorsement Assignment: Visual Support Video Observation (Parts 1 & 2)
Lesson 13: Sex and Sexuality Education for Students With ASD
Lesson 13

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Readings:

Textbook

  • Chapter 13

Assignments:
  1. Lesson 13 Discussion
Lesson 14: Transition to Post-secondary Environments for Students With ASD
Lesson 14

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Readings:

Textbook

  • Chapter 14

Assignments:
  1. Lesson 14 Discussion

PDE Endorsement Activity: Analysis of Video Observations (Zoom Call with Entire Class)
Final Exam
Lesson 15

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Readings:

No readings.

Assignments:
  1. Final Exam 

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