Setting a New Standard in Teacher Advancement

Asperger's Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorders -Level One): A Classroom Teacher's Guide to Social & Academic Success

EDZU 9021 (3 credits / 45 hours)

Location: Online
Instructor: Elizabeth Williams

Start Date: 08/07/2024
End Date: 08/27/2024

Course Syllabus

Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton...what do these two men have in common? Could it be high functioning Autism (formerly Asperger’s Syndrome)? They were both considered eccentric, faced social resistance of their ideas by the world, and obsessed upon their interests to accomplish their life altering research. Perhaps these two had the drive to achieve success on their own or maybe they had teachers and mentors in their lives that inspired them to dream big and work hard. Within our classrooms we have the potential to encourage our unique students to do the same. Throughout this course, students will learn the definition and symptoms of ASD-level one (formerly known as Asperger’s Syndrome) and view associated video clips. We will also discuss academic and social challenges within the school environment and ways to meet those needs within your classroom. Bullying and advocacy will be incorporated into the course, as well as a section on easing the transition for these students from year to year.

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	Graduate: $580.00 Only courses taken for professional development graduate credit can receive an official university transcript.
In-Service or CTLE Professional Development You can only receive one type of certificate, please register accordingly. There will be no switching of certificate status after the start date of a class.
	In-Service: $275.00 Completion of this course taken for in-service credit will provide an NYCTD, Inc. Certificate of Completion

	New York CTLE: $275.00 Completion of this course taken for CTLE credit will provide a New York State Verification of Hours Certificate* from NYCTD, Inc.*

Teachers enrolled in this course will...

Know

the definition and symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder (level one) formerly known as Asperger's Syndrome
Specific academic and social challenges faced by these students and how to accommodate such challenges within the school environment

Understand

that social issues extend beyond the classroom
how to teach these students basic social skills and surround them with supportive peers
that teacher and student advocacy can help to improve a child’s school experience
that academic challenges can be overcome with creativity and encouragement

and Be Able To

create a supportive and friendly learning environment for a child with Asperger’s Syndrome
apply learned strategies to help these students succeed within all aspects of the school environment
provide support to new teachers that will be involved with the child the following year

and much, much more!

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