Autism Spectrum Disorders: Contemporary Issues

This course provides an overview of key issues related to autism and related disorders. The content is discussed from an interdisciplinary and cross-paradigm perspective. Topics range from issues of diagnosis and classification to the challenges and realities facing families of individuals on the spectrum. By exploring a broad range of topics and perspectives, students develop integrative paradigms and the spirit of collaboration with professionals from other disciplines and families as they approach their work with children and adults on the autism spectrum.

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