USD – Teaching Children with Asperger’s Syndrome

- 3 Credits - 

Instructor:

Robin Lasley Ma.Ed.

Accredited By:

- University of San Diego

Grade Type:

University Transcript: Letter Grade

Course Description

This course will help educators understand the learning style theories of Aspergers syndrome and the issues that Asperkids face. A variety of learning strategies and accommodations are presented in order to help students succeed in facing the challenges that schools and life present....

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$425

3 Semester Graduate Credits

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USD - EDC-X746U - Teaching Children with Asperger's Syndrome

- 3 Graduate Credits -

Course Objectives


  • Educators will learn about the theories of how and what goes on in the minds of children with Aspergers syndrome and develop an understanding of how they think.
  • Teachers will examine the various ways of motivating Asperkids by finding and using areas of interest to engage Aspergers kids by listening and facilitating their passions.
  • Educators will be presented with numerous approaches to help Asperkids perceive the world in concrete sequential ways as they learn random and abstract ways of thinking.
  • Educators will be able to use the specific strategies to help Asperkids in preparation skills that help them with various methods of getting around obstacles and challenges.
  • Teachers will develop lessons and activities that utilize various strategies in the book that help Asperkids learn practical skills so they can succeed in school and society.

    • Credit Hours

    3 Semester Credits (post-baccalaureate professional development credit)

    Course Instructor

    Robin Lasley Ma.Ed.

    Accredited By:

    - University of San Diego

    Grade Type

    University Transcript: Letter Grade

    USD - EDC-X746U - Teaching Children with Asperger's Syndrome

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