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PSYC.5610 Introduction to Behavioral Intervention in Autism (Formerly 47.561)

Id: 032169 Credits Min: 3 Credits Max: 3

Description

This course provides an introduction to the causes and diagnosis of autism, scientific validation, applied behavior analysis, and ethical treatment. Students also learn to write functional objectives, plan positive reinforcement, and design an applied measurement system in the context of developing Individualized Family Service Plans and Individualized Education plans. The issue of culturally appropriate interventions is addressed Prerequisite: coursework in the psychology of child development, or permission.

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