BVMT11-102: Autism Spectrum Disorders: Theories to Evidence-Based Educational Practice

Description

This subject will familiarise students with research,  definitions and conceptualisations of autism spectrum disorders in children and adolescents. Students learn to evaluate this research to gain an in-depth knowledge of the core autism-based impairment areas and how these impact child/adolescent academic learning, social integration, and behaviour. This subject will also explore generic educational approaches developed to assist children/adolescents with an autism spectrum disorder to comprehend the social demands they confront in the school and home environments and learn specific strategies for dealing with these demands in a positive manner.

Subject details

Type: Undergraduate Subject
Code: BVMT11-102
EFTSL: 0.125
Faculty: Faculty of Society and Design
Semesters offered:
  • May 2024 [Standard Offering]
Credit: 10
Study areas:
  • Psychology, Criminology, and Social Sciences
Subject fees:
  • Commencing in 2023: $4,050.00
  • Commencing in 2024: $4,260.00
  • Commencing in 2023: $5,400.00
  • Commencing in 2024: $5,730.00

Learning outcomes

  1. Display knowledge of the key diagnostic features and impairment domains of ASD.
  2. Display knowledge of key interview and observational methods for assessing individuals with an ASD.
  3. Display familiarity with the key educational and therapeutic interventions developed for individuals with an ASD.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:

Nil
Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

Restrictions:

Subject outlines

Subject dates

  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 17/03/2024
    Semester start: 13/05/2024
    Subject start: 13/05/2024
    Cancellation 1: 27/05/2024
    Cancellation 2: 03/06/2024
    Last enrolment: 26/05/2024
    Withdraw - Financial: 08/06/2024
    Withdraw - Academic: 29/06/2024
    Teaching census: 07/06/2024
Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 17/03/2024
Semester start: 13/05/2024
Subject start: 13/05/2024
Cancellation 1: 27/05/2024
Cancellation 2: 03/06/2024
Last enrolment: 26/05/2024
Withdraw - Financial: 08/06/2024
Withdraw - Academic: 29/06/2024
Teaching census: 07/06/2024

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