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 22-26, 2009
Tuition: $875

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 27-31, 2009
Prerequisite: CTED 701
Tuition: $875

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. 10-14, 2009
Prerequisite: CTED 701
Tuition: $875

Instructors

All three courses feature team teaching.  The St. Thomas faculty member on the team is L. Lynn Stansberry-Brusnahan, Ph.D.

L.Lynn Stansberry-Brusnahan is an autism resource specialist and the parent of a child with autism.  She serves on the board for the Autism Society of Wisconsin and is a member of the Autism Society of America.  She also serves as the President of the Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin.  She is currently a faculty member at the University of St. Thomas and taught previously for the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.  She has presented at local, state, national and international conferences.

Registration Deadline: May 29, 2009

Previous courses have filled prior to the deadline.

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CTED 701
CTED 702
CTED 703

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