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SED 5820 Educating the Severely Emotionally Impaired/Behaviorially Disordered/Autistic Student
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours

Prerequisites:
SED 5600 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
SED 5810 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
SED 5830 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)


Emphasis is upon communication skills (verbal and nonverbal) in teaching language and/or communication to autistic and severely emotionally impaired/behaviorally disordered children and adolescents. Alternative methods of communication are explored, games, activities, play, physical techniques and recreational experiences to develop self and social awareness. Technology, prevocational/vocational assessment and skill development, as well as transition planning are emphasized. A field experience of fifteen (15) hours in a school setting will provide students with the opportunity to synthesize course content.
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