Autism Brochure Updated 7.11

AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD) The Autism Spectrum Disorders program at the University of Kansas prepares education and service professionals for careers that involve children and youth with autism, Asperger Syndrome, and other pervasive developmental disorders. The program covers: • characteristics • assessment • curriculum • social, communication, & behavior interventions • sensory and motor issues Coursework addresses the complex needs of students with ASD, including those who require intensive and highly individualized programs to those who require less intensive modications to succeed in a general education environment. Students participate in multiple eld-based practicums in a variety of school and clinical sites, including the opportunity for eld experiences in multicultural settings. Program participants earn a Master’s Degree in Special Education with an emphasis in autism spectrum disorders. Program Director: Dr. Richard Simpson [email protected] MASTER Of SCIEnCE In EDUCATIOn (M.S.ED.) AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER CURRICUlUM: SPED 760 Introduction to Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders (3cr.) SPED 775 Practicum with Exceptional Children & Youth: Autism Spectrum Disorders (3cr.) SPED 785 Application of Assessment Information: Autism Spectrum Disorders (3cr.) SPED 798 Autism Spectrum Disorders: Methods for Students with Asperger Disorders and High Functioning Autism (3cr.) SPED 860 Education of Exceptional Children and Youth: Autism Spectrum Disorders (3cr.) SPED 875 Practicum: Autism Spectrum Disorders (3cr.) SPED 798 Autism Spectrum Disorders: Collaboration and Consultation ( 3cr.) Special education or non-special education optional courses (consult with your advisor before enrolling): SPED 741 Methods and Assessment: Academic Instruction for Students with Disabilities in General Education and Learning Center Settings (3cr.) SPED 842 Advanced Methods: Strategies for Students with Signicant Sensory, Motor and Health Needs (2cr.) SPED 844 Advanced Methods: Nonsymbolic and Symbolic Communication Assessment and Augmentation Strategies (3cr.) SPED 843 Advanced Methods; Strategies for Students with Signicant Behavior, Social, and Emotional Needs (3cr.) SPED 854 Family and Interprofessional Collaboration in Special Education (3cr.) SPLH 848 Language Disorders of Special Population s (3cr.) ADDITIOnAl REqUIRED COURSES fOR ThE MASTER DEgREE: PRE 715 Understanding Research in Education (3cr.) And one of the following: SPED 898 Masters Project or (3cr.) SPED899 Masters Thesis or (3cr.) SPED 896 Capstone Program Seminar: Written Comprehensive Exam—Summer only (This option is a 36 credit hour program) (3cr.) The ASD program is not an endorsement program. Students seeking endorsement as a teacher of students with disabilities must complete an endorsement in the area of Adaptive or Functional Special Education. These program courses can be taken concurrently with ASD courses and will count towards the Master’s degree. Some ASD courses may substitute for some endorsement requirements, but check with an advisor before planning a program. The University of Kansas may have federal grant dollars to support a limited number of students in the ASD master’s degree program. Grant recipients must be able to work as teachers or related service professionals after graduation. First priority goes to full time gradu- ate students. Part time students are also eligible to apply for partial tuition reimbursement support under this grant. To learn more about this grant and how to apply go to www2.ku.edu/~autism.

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Autism Brochure Updated 7.11