ENGAGING STUDENTS WITH AUTISM

EDU5ESA

Not currently offered

Credit points: 30

Subject outline

In this subject students develop an in-depth understanding of the educational needs of students with autism spectrum disorder. Current research in early intervention, effective teaching strategies and Inclusive practices in schools are linked to the life and experiences of the student with autism. Students also choose a module for further application or in-depth study from either: (1) Anxiety, wellbeing and learning or (2) Learning pathways for students with Aspergers.

School: Education (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 30

Subject Co-ordinator: Anne Southall

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

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Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

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Learning resources

Specified Journal Articles

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

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Publisher: VARIOUS

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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

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Describe the complex nature of the attributes of students with autism.
02. Explain in detail how those attributes influence learning and propose strategies to address learning needs.
03. Analyse the contentions involved in Inclusive Education for students with autism and their parents.
04. Research the issues that surround either: anxiety and wellbeing; or learning pathways for student with autism.
Subject not currently offered - Subject options not available.