SEDM 5800 - Communication Skills for Students with Autism and Significant Support Needs

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): Conditional admission to the MAT program

Description: This course provides in-depth information regarding language and communication problems for students with autism and significant support needs. Participants will learn the process of verbal and non-verbal communication skills and investigate research-based strategies and interventions for improving communication for students with significant support needs and/or autism. Cues and prompts; augmentative and alternative communication techniques; and analysis of the communication environment will be addressed.