Unit name | Exploring and Understanding Autism |
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Unit code | EDUC30047 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | H/6 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
Unit director | Dr. Sedgewick |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Education |
Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
This unit is designed to teach students about Autism Spectrum Disorder, including diagnostic information and genetic contributions. We will examine the cognitive underpinnings of behaviour, with a specific focus on differences in theory of mind, executive functioning, and weak central coherence, and how these contribute to an ‘autistic profile’. We will also consider social theories of autism, mental health among autistic people, and those who are generally excluded from autism research. We will review and evaluate interventions used in classroom settings (e.g. PECS, TEACCH, ABA), as well as those which aim to support the development of social and daily living skills.
The lectures, seminars, discussions and activities are aimed at improving knowledge of autism and autistic people. The seminars are designed to provide the skills to complete the assessments to the best, discussing a range of critiques and approaches to research.
The unit aims to enable students to:
The unit will support students to improve their knowledge of autism. Upon successful completion of this unit, the student will demonstrate that they can:
This unit will consist of a mix of lectures and seminars, with synchronous and asynchronous components. Group discussions will contribute to summative assessments, and exam prep clinics will be offered in multiple formats.
Summative Assessment 1 - Exam, 100% - ILOs 1-5
Two-hour exam.