Supporting Students on the Autism Spectrum
  • Type Learning
  • Level Intermediate
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Supporting Students on the Autism Spectrum

Issued by UNSW

The holder of this badge has successfully completed a specialised short course in education, increasing their skills & understanding of evidence-based practices for students on the autism spectrum. They can critically engage with theories underlying prevailing attitudes towards individuals with autism, apply related legislation & policy, identify current issues and trends, make curriculum adjustments, and select practices for improved academic and social/emotional outcomes for these students.

  • Type Learning
  • Level Intermediate
  • Time Hours
  • Cost Paid
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Skills

Earning Criteria

  • Earners of this badge have completed 25 hours of study, encompassing compulsory learning activities and one assessment, which includes the following components:
  • Read disability legislation and policy and evidence-based research, theories, and scholarly articles from educational resources; attend live lectures by Professor Iva Strnadová and Dr. Joanne Danker, UNSW School of Education; participate in online discussion forums; answer quiz questions.
  • An evidence-based practice mini-research project that can be implemented in a classroom environment.