Order: Step 1 of 2
Teaching Children with Autism
- 3 Credits -
Teaching Children with Autism
- 3 Credits -
3 Semester Credits
(post-baccalaureate
PD credits for re-certification and
pay-step increases)
- accredited nationwide
- start any time
- up to 5 months to complete
- independent study
- all course materials included with course tuition
- view FAQ
Course Description
This course will present the causes, symptoms and issues related to teaching children with autism. Language Intervention issues are examined as to their significance in understanding and teaching children with autism. Parenting issues and concerns are addressed in order to help professionals work with parents as their child experiences the school environment. Participants will research and develop writings and lessons to apply the books concepts to the classroom and school environment for improving the learning experience of children with autism challenges.
$395
3 Semester Graduate Credits
Teaching Children with Autism
- 3 Graduate Credits -
Course Objectives
- Educators will learn about the latest theories and interventions about teaching children with autism and their language and communication challenges.
- Teachers will be presented with concepts of overselective responding, descriptions and the spontaneous communicative skills of higher-functioning children with autism.
- Educators will examine parent education and stress issues, family support and how to develop friendships with mainstream children.
- Students will research the latest techniques in teaching children with autism and examine models for relationships between education professionals and parents.
- Teachers will develop lessons, activities and writings that help them understand and work with autistic children in classrooms and schools.
Credit Hours
3 Semester Credits (post-baccalaureate professional development credit)
Course Instructor
Joseph C’de Baca MaEd.
Grade Type
Letter Grade
Teaching Children with Autism
What Others Are Saying...
I would like to personally thank the individual or group who decided to offer courses that were very ideally fitting for educators. I am more excited about these courses than any professional development I have taken in over ten years. Thank you for thinking outside the box and offering courses that sound so fascinating and meaningful.”
– Tina B. , Maryland
Thank you very much, I appreciate your help in getting this to me for timely processing with my district.”
– Christine G. , Indiana
Thank you for your willingness to e-mail me promptly regarding my questions. I really, really appreciate the format that TLC provided me. I will definitely continue to share my positive experience with fellow staff and hopefully you will see continued fruit from that. I will definitely use TLC again.” – Darin K. , Oregon
My superintendant forwarded an email about TLC to me”
– J. Churchill. Danvers, MA
My superintendant forwarded an email about TLC to me”
– J. Churchill. Danvers, MA
Thanks for the feedback on Part B of the coursework. I used it as part of a World Geography course, and it was a success, so I will make it a regular part of curriculum!…”
– Carolyn P. Boulder, CO – Understanding Hispanic Students and Issues
