Program Overview

EDAS241 Autism Spectrum Disorder

Course Description

This course provides an overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder, exploring causative theories and intervention approaches from a variety of theoretical perspectives. A strong emphasis is placed on developmental principles and applied strategies for supporting the learning of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder across the age span, from infancy to young adulthood.

Restrictions

• Must be in the Education Assistant or Human Services programs (EDAS1, EDAS2, EDAS...X60, HSPD1)
• Other Prerequisites: Criminal Record Check Schedule B works with "children" or works with "children and vulnerable adults." Admission to the Education Assistant Program or Human Services Advanced Professional Development Program.

Lecture Hours

• 45 hours

Program Details

• Program Name: Education Assistant or Human Services
• Program Codes: EDAS1, EDAS2, EDAS...X60, HSPD1
• Admission Criteria: Admission to the Education Assistant Program or Human Services Advanced Professional Development Program.
• Tuition Fees: Not specified
• Research Areas: Autism Spectrum Disorder, developmental principles, applied strategies for supporting learning
• Course Format: Lecture-based

Academic Regulations and Policies

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• Student Financial Support
• Student Records Regulations

Tuition Rates and Academic Schedule

• Tuition Rates: Not specified
• Academic Schedule: Not specified

Continuing Education

• CE at NLC
• Careers
• Courses
• StrongerBC future skills grant

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Acknowledgement

Northern Lights College serves the communities of Northern British Columbia that are located on the territories of the Cree, Dene, Dunne-Za, Kaska, Saulteau, Tse’khene, Tahltan, and Tlingit. We also recognize Metis Nation BC members who live in this area of our beautiful province. We acknowledge our hosts and honour their gracious welcome to those seeking knowledge.