UNDERSTANDING AUTISM

EDU2UA

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject students develop understandings of how a child with autism may see and experience the world, particularly in learning and school contexts. Issues that surround inclusive education are interrogated particularly as they relate to social skills and coping behaviours of students with autism. Communication skills and a range of teaching strategies to facilitate communication skills are also investigated.

School: Education (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Anne Southall

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Understanding Autism

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Susan Dodds

Year: 2005

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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Haddon, M.

Year: 2003

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: DOUBLEDAY

ISBN: N/A

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Autism Spectrum Disorders and AAC

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Mirenda and Lacono

Year: 2009

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: BROOKES

ISBN: N/A

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The TEACCH approach to Autism Spectrum Disorders

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Mesibov, Shea, Schopler.

Year: 2005

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: NEW YORK: SPRINGER

ISBN: N/A

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Understanding Autism

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Dodd, S.

Year: 2005

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: ELSEVIER

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Specified Journal Articles

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: N/A

Year: 2000

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: VARIOUS

ISBN: N/A

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Social and Communication Development in Autism Spectrum Disorders [electronic resource]: Early Identification, Diagnosis, and Intervention

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Charmon, T. and Stone, W.

Year: 2006

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: GUILFORD

ISBN: N/A

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Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Explain how the complex nature of the autism spectrum disorder influences learning.

02. Identify and justify educational priorities and link them with differentiation and effective learning strategies.

03. Locate and report on current research and resources in the field of autism and apply to learning contexts.

04. Identify and analyse learning difficulties and teaching strategies associated with communication, social skills and behaviour for students with autism.

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Anne Southall

Class requirements

TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Three online quizzes (equivalent to 1400 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2
Three peer mediations and research (equivalent to 1400 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
Case Study	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO3, SILO4

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Anne Southall

Class requirements

TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Three online quizzes (equivalent to 1400 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2
Three peer mediations and research (equivalent to 1400 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
Case Study	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO3, SILO4