EDSN 504 - Teaching Students with High Functioning Autism (3)

According to the Center for Disease Control, the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has more than doubled since the year 2000, bringing the rate to 1 in every 68 children who have received this diagnosis. What does this mean for your classroom, and how can you help this unique population of students?

Because of the increased prevalence of the disorder, there’s a lot of misinformation about it online and in the media. In this course, you will separate myth from fact by learning all the signs, symptoms, and implications of having students with high-functioning ASD in your classroom. You will learn techniques for addressing the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs of these students and also create plans for partnering with their parents to help them grow. Finally, you will develop strategies for successfully integrating a student with high-functioning ASD into your classroom and working with other students to create a respectful, inclusive environment. 

As a teacher, you have a unique opportunity to draw out the strengths of your students with ASD and help prepare them for independence in the future. This course will help you understand and be able to interact with these students with compassion and confidence.