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Lindenwood Graduate Course – Autism in the Classroom

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Autism in the Classroom (Graduate Hours)

Graduate course approved by Lindenwood University. $150 additional Graduate program charge paid to Lindenwood University. You will receive 2 Graduate credit hours upon successful completion of the course, reflection paper, and a final exam.

Course Content

Chapter 1: The Perspective that Works: Introduction to Autism in the Classroom
Accepting the Diagnosis
Can a Child with Autism Manipulate?
Can’t Vs. Won’t
The Power of Consistency – All Environments Must Work Together
The Need for Flexibility
Cognitive vs. Associative Tasks
Finding the Teachable Moment
Positive Vs. Negative Reinforcement
Chapter 2: Autistic Behavior: What’s Behind it and How to Manage It
Lesson 1: All Behavior Has Meaning
Lesson 2: Birth to Behavior, The Control Theory (Part 1)
Lesson 4: Helping a Child Stay on Task in the Classroom
Lesson 5: Allowing Sensory Breaks/Sensory Diets
Lesson 6: Emotional Regulation, Managing Anger and Meltdowns
Lesson 7: Managing Physical Aggression
Class 3: How a Child with Autism Views the World: Connecting in a Meaningful, Effective Way
Lesson 1: Black & White Thinking
Lesson 2: Rigid Thinking
Lesson 3: Getting Stuck
Lesson 4: Experts in Sameness
Lesson 5: Literal Thinking
Class 4: How the Social Disability Disrupts Your Classroom and What to do About it
Lesson 1: How the Social Database Develops
Lesson 2: The Reason Behind the Aversion to Social Interaction
Lesson 3: How to Develop Social Skills
Lesson 4: How to Practice Using Social Skills
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