PSYCHOLOGY OF AUTISM

Focuses on the characteristics and incidence of autism, and the implications for children’s learning, behavior, and ability to process information. Explores the latest research on potential causes, best practices for assessment and intervention, and areas of impairment; also, the multidisciplinary specializations that work with individuals with autism and current issues related to autism services and behavioral interventions. Formerly PS 407.Prerequisite: Either PS 100 , PS 101, ED 100, or ED 101. Offered: Once a year