Autism Studies (AUTS)

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AUTS 250G.  Understanding the Autism Spectrum GI.  (3 Credits)  
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 (with C or higher) or instructor approval.
Discusses autism beginning with the history of the diagnostic category and moving through contemporary issues of etiology, neurobiology, prevalence, assessment, treatment, education, policy, and community impact and inclusion. Emphasizes principles of interdisciplinary care, cultural competence, family centered approaches, and life course perspective.
AUTS 3810.  Autism Across the Lifespan I Infants and Children.  (3 Credits)  
Prerequisite(s): AUTS 250G and University Advanced Standing
Examines key issues related to infants and children who are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder and the impact on family and communities. Emphasizes principles of interdisciplinary care, cultural competence, family-centered approaches, and life course perspective.
AUTS 382G.  Autism across the LIfespan II Teens and Adults GI.  (3 Credits)  
Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing and AUTS 250G
Examines key issues related to teens and adults diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder and the impact on family and communities. Emphasizes principles of interdisciplinary care, cultural competence, family-centered approaches, and life course perspective.
AUTS 3850.  Autism Assessment and Treatment.  (3 Credits)  
Prerequisite(s): AUTS 250G and University Advanced Standing
Examines best practices in the assessment and treatment of language, adaptive skills, and educational levels. Focuses on the current standards in diagnosing autism. Provides practice opportunities of evidence-based autism treatments.
AUTS 4650.  Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis.  (3 Credits)  
Prerequisite(s): AUTS 250G or EDSP 340G and University Advanced Standing
Describes the scientific principles of applied behavior analysis and how they relate to autism intervention. Discusses principles of single case designs, antecedents, reinforcement, consequences, and behavior modification.
AUTS 481R.  Field Placement.  (1-3 Credits)  
Prerequisite(s): AUTS 250G, AUTS 3810, AUTS 382G AUTS 4650, AUTS 3850, and University Advanced Standing
Pre- or Corequisite(s): AUTS 482R (Suggested to be completed during the first semester of the internship)
Provides a generalist base for practice that involves an on-site, supervised field agency practicum. Makes connections between classroom learning and learning that takes place in the on-site field practicum. Supports supervised practice hours in a local agency setting. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits toward graduation. May be graded credit/no credit.
AUTS 482R.  Group Autism Seminar.  (1 Credit)  
Prerequisite(s): AUTS 250G and University Advanced Standing
Corequisite(s): AUTS 481R
Pre- or Corequisite(s): AUTS 3810 or AUTS 382G or AUTS 3850 or AUTS 4650
Provides a generalist base for autism practice in a weekly seminar. Integrates classroom learning with learning that takes place in the on-site field practicum. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits toward graduation. May be graded credit/no credit.