School of Education
Autism Spectrum Disorders Summer Institute
Understand Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
This three-course institute is designed for individuals who want to understand and support the growth, development and learning of students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Participants will gain in-depth knowledge of the characteristics of ASD and their effects on children's lives.
Although there is no specific Minnesota license in ASD, schools across the state recognize a need for focused training in this critical area for autism specialists and other pre-K-12 educators. This institute and additional certificate courses are useful tools for those who want to work with, or simply learn more about, students with ASD.
Schedule and Curriculum
CTED 701-Fundamentals of Autism Spectrum Disorders
(3 Credits)
Develop an understanding of ASD and its effects on life and learning. Explore the history, current thinking, issues and practices related to meeting the needs of individuals with ASD. Students are required to take CTED 701 before taking CTED 702 or CTED 703.
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Monday-Friday
June 23-27, 2008
Tuition: $825
CTED 702-Communication and Social Skills for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
(3 Credits)
Develop competencies in communication and social skills. Learn to evaluate, identify needs, develop goals, design interventions, monitor effectiveness and adjust programming for individuals with ASD. Prerequisite CTED 701.
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Monday-Friday
July 21-25, 2008
Prerequisite: CTED 701
Tuition: $825
CTED 703-Methods and Materials for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
(3 Credits)
Learn how ASD affects an individual's thought, perception and sensory processing. Also covered are the effects on motor, vocational, academic, organizational and other functional skills. Learn to develop, implement, and evaluate an effective individual educational plan or a family service plan for an individual with ASD. Prerequisite CTED 701.
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Monday-Friday
August. 11-15, 2008
Prerequisite: CTED 701
Tuition: $825
Instructors
All courses feature team teaching by this interdisciplinary team:
Marilyn Howard, M.A., CCC.
Howard has been an educational speech-language pathologist for 25 years. Her areas of interest and expertise are ASD, social communication, proactive behavior management and augmentative communication.
L. Lynn Stansberry-Brusnahan, Ph.D.
Brusnahan is a faculty member at the University of St. Thomas. She taught previously for the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She is an autism resource specialist and the parent of a child with autism. She is president of a local chapter (ASSEW) and serves on the board for a state chapter (ASW) of the Autism Society of America (ASA). She has presented at local, state and national conferences.
Sue Wolff-Given, M.Ed.
Wolff-Given is an autism resource specialist and special education teacher. She has worked with individuals with developmental disabilities for nearly 25 years. Wolff-Given has taught graduate courses in ASD and developmental cognitive disabilities, and has presented at local and national conferences. Her areas of interest and expertise include developing inclusive school communities and proactive behavior support.
Registration Deadline: May 23, 2008
Previous courses have filled prior to the deadline.
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Location:
University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis Campus
Opus Hall, Room 201
30 South 10th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Maps and Directions
Questions?
Pat Helland
Department of Special Education
(651) 962-4980
(800) 328-6819, Ext. 2-4980
plhelland@stthomas.edu
