SOC 365 Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders

This course is designed to familiarize students with autism spectrum disorders. Students will focus on diagnostic criteria, history of the disorders, treatment, evidence-based practice, and policy. A focus on current evidence based treatments and pseudoscientific trends in autism treatment will make students informed consumers of research. In addition, the course will focus on applied behavior analysis (ABA) as an intervention and review techniques for teaching new skills and reducing problem behaviors in individuals with autism.