SPE 605 - Assessing and Evaluating Students with Autism

Teachers need to develop a deep understanding of the different learning profiles students with autism have in order to respond to their educational needs and prescribe a strong educational program. Effective programming requires comprehensive goal setting, clearly defined objectives, and ongoing assessment of progress. Several useful resources will be reviewed for their utility in assessing the individual and guiding goal development. These include the ABLLS-R and the VB-MAPP. In addition, the importance of functionality as a guide for curricular progression throughout the lifespan will be reviewed. The development of community-relevant skills and independence will be included. Finally, behavioral assessment will be discussed as a necessary step to the development of behavior intervention plans. This course is part of a four course sequence that leads to the Autism Teacher Endorsement through the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for teachers who already have a relevant license.This course requires a pre-approved 50 hour field placement.

Prerequisites & Notes
Massachusetts teaching license

Credits: 3