During Week 7, you will review Autism Spectrum Disorders. The rising prevalence of this disorder has gained increased attention over the past decade. For this week, you will learn practices for identifying students with autism and describe ways you could use interventions to help students with autism to function successfully as possible.
| Assignment | Due Date | Design | Point Value |
| Discussion Board | Initial post due – Thursday Sunday – Response Post |
Discussion Board | 4 |
| Research PowerPoint | Sunday – End of Week 8 | Research Report | 50 |
| Week Learning Outcome |
| 1. Identify students with autism. |
| 2. Evaluate students with autism. |
| 3. Demonstrate effective instructional strategies to teach children with autism. |
| 4. Assess the progress of students with autism and how to include them in general education classes. |