SPE 615 - Successful Teams for Children with Autism

Intervention in autism in public schools requires collaboration and coordination of all relevant IEP team members including parents, caregivers, related service providers, and medical professionals. Nearly all individuals with autism receive a combination of services, including ABA, speech therapy, occupational therapy, social work, and others. It is imperative that services be delivered in a collaborative manner to maximize outcomes. This requires all team members to engage in data-based decision making. Students will continue to learn to evaluate the quality of evidence for any approach. Students will learn effective methods for training skills in staff members and for developing a collaborative practice. 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