SPED 612: Autism II: Teaching Internship and Advanced Research

This course provides an opportunity for students to work in the field with students with autism. Special emphasis is on the implementation of research-validated teaching strategies, community-based instruction, home planning, and data collection and analysis. Current and controversial research in the field of autism is also examined and debated. A 15-hour field experience is required. (This course may be taken for credit as SPED 612.)