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A New Online Course

Autism Spectrum Disorders

offered by Lesley College

Enroll in an online course for Convenience, Collaboration and Self-paced

learning.

When: Fall Semester, 2000, starting October 16th.

Faculty:

Sue Gurry, Ed.D. Division of Special Education

Joan Thormann, Ph.D. Division of Technology in Education

Introduction to the Autism Spectrum Disorders: Educational Implications and

Teaching Strategies

Course Description: The course will address autism spectrum disorders from

diagnosis through adulthood. The condition of autism spectrum disorder

reflects a range of diversity and severity that will be examined in this

course. History and current issues, including assessment methods,

diagnosis, and classification will be investigated. A variety of

educational theories and practices will be explored. Finally, teaching

strategies that meet the needs of these diverse learners will be reviewed.

Course Objectives:

Participants willŠ

1, Become knowledgeable about the historical context, definitions, and

diagnostic criteria relating to autism

2. Become familiar with current research relating to autism

3. Learn specific characteristics of autism spectrum disorder that affect

ability to learn

4. Develop knowledge of teaching strategies that meet the needs of these

diverse learners

5. Become familiar with national and international educational theories and

practices

Targeted Audience: Teachers, School Administrators, Public Health Providers

Parents, Paraeducators and Early Intervention Personnel.

This course may be taken for graduate credit or it may be audited.

For further information and registration procedures, please contact

Lilly at slilly@... or 617-349-8352 or 1-800-999-1959 ext.

8352. Enrollment is limited.

A New Online Course in

Autism Spectrum Disorders

offered by Lesley College

Introduction to the Autism Spectrum Disorders: Educational Implications and

Teaching Strategies

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When does the course begin and end?

October 16 - December 15, 2000

2. Is this a graduate level course and/or can I audit the course?

This is a 3 credit graduate level class. However, individuals who want to

audit the class may do so. The registration procedure is the same for

graduate credit or auditing.

3. How do I register?

STEP ONE: Take the Online Readiness Survey at

http://www.lesley.edu/online_learning/readiness/home.html

On this web page you will access a self-administered survey which will be

of significant assistance to you in helping to assess your " readiness " to

participate in an online course. If you have determined that you are ready

to enroll proceed to STEP TWO.

STEP TWO: Fill out the registration form. You can print out the

registration form from the Lesley Web Site.

http://www.lesley.edu/online_learning/regform.html

STEP THREE: Paying the Tuition Include full payment with your registration.

This could be a check, a credit card number, or documentation of your

financial aid.

If your financial aid award letter has not yet come, you may be able to set

up a payment plan called an Academic Management Services plan. Contact the

Financial Aid office at finaid@... for additional information

about this option.

COSTS: All online courses are three credits. $350 per credit plus the

materials fees of $40 and the $15 one time per semester registration fee.

One course: 3 credits x $350 = $1050 + materials fee $40 + $15

COURSE INFORMATION:

Dept ESPED Number 5013 Section 80

Title: Introduction to the Autism Spectrum Disorders: Educational

Implications and Teaching Strategies

Faculty:_ Gurry and Joan Thormann

STEP FOUR: Mailing the Registration Form

Registrations should be sent directly to the attention of

in the registrar's office using the following address:

Attention:

Lesley College

Office of the Registrar

29 Everett Street

Cambridge, MA 02139-2790

STEP FIVE: Send an email to Lilly slilly@...

1. Let us know that you sent in your registration.

2. Please email your current mailing address and phone number(s) so that we

will be able to send you materials or contact you by phone if necessary.

3. If you are in education, please send your current position,

subject and grade levels served. If you are not an educator send us your

current position.

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