Overview
This topic focuses on how Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) impacts a learner's participation and teaching practices essential to supporting the learner with ASD in education. The characteristics of children and youth with ASD, their diverse presentation and profiles are addressed to understand the need for educational practices that support their ā¦ For more content click the Read More button below.
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Aims
This topic aims to:
- Develop an understanding of the characteristics of learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and how this impacts their learning
- Develop educational programs for children and youth with ASD based on common difficulties and individual learner profiles. Programming will be based on practices supported by critical analysis of evidence
Learning outcomes
On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Demonstrate an understanding of strengths and difficulties experienced by learners with ASD and how these impact their learning
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Demonstrate they are able to source reliable information and critically analyse the extent to which recommended practices in the literature are evidence-based
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Develop an individualised learner profile based on the core characteristics of learners with ASD
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Plan an individualised education program that incorporates accommodations and/or modifications addressing the ASD learner profile in their current educational setting
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