Overview

To be read in conjunction with the program of study requirements of the course in which you are enrolled.

Student guidance

Program of study overview

Aims

This minor prepares educators for working with students who have autism and complex disabilities. Students with complex disabilities typically require supports in cognitive, physical, sensory and/or social emotional domains. The minor is focused on the teaching, learning, communication, and social-emotional-behavioural supports for students with extensive needs, who may require substantial adjustments to learn. Applied learning will enable you to immediately adopt the dispositions, knowledge, and skills in your practice to improve teaching and learning outcomes, for students with autism and complex disabilities. 

Learning outcomes

On completion students will be able to:
1.
Analyse and critically reflect on policy and practice research in inclusive and specialised education for learners with autism and complex disabilities
2.
Articulate research impact on policy, legislation and ethical principles for children and young people with autism and complex disabilities and their families/carers
3.
Demonstrate research-informed dispositions, knowledge, and skills for inclusive education
4.
Apply evidence-based practices to create curriculum and personalised programmes within inclusive education and an ecological assessment approach, when necessary
5.
Create, evaluate, and improve evidence-based supports in communication and behaviour, through collaboration with families, carers and professionals

Available in courses

Master of Inclusive and Specialised Education - 2 years
Master of Education - 1.5 years
Graduate Certificate in Autism and Complex Disabilities
Master of Advanced Social Work Practice - 2 years
Master of Education - 2 years
Master of Advanced Social Work Practice - 1.5 years
Master of Inclusive and Specialised Education - 1.5 years