Adults and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Online in Summer 2012
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Audience
Graduate students and professionals who are interested in a comprehensive study of adolescent and adult issues for individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
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Overview
This course presents an overview of the lives of adolescents and adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
It includes the following:
- Review of emotional and physical development
- Gender identity
- Self-concept
- Behavioral/social/communicative challenges
- Transitions to adulthood
- Employment
- Post-secondary options
- Residential options
Course content also includes strategies for increasing friendships, decreasing inappropriate behaviors and a review of age appropriate materials for developing social/emotional understanding of sexuality. The course also reviews the desired Personal Outcomes for adolescents/ adults with ASD that result in an improved Quality of Life.
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Topics
- Child and adolescent development: Typically developing individuals/ individuals on the autism spectrum
- Assessing the adolescent and adult with ASD
- Quality of Life issues for adolescents and adults with ASD
- Depression and anxiety for adolescents/adults with ASD/ other co-morbid conditions
- Adults with ASD: Employment, transition to employment; residential living and transition to residential living
- Socialization; transition to social contacts within a community
- Issues regarding puberty and sexuality
- Technology and its use for adolescents and adults with ASD
- Parental concerns and working with parents to promote the lives of the adult with ASD
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Janet E. Graetz, PhD, Course Leader
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Dr. Jane E. Graetz is an Associate Professor at Oakland University in the Department of Human Development and Child Studies. For the past 25 years, her life has revolved around individuals with autism spectrum disorders.
Graetz joined Oakland University in 2003 and teaches courses in autism that focus on behavioral issues, collaboration and consultation, and language. Research interests include the topic of spirituality and Asperger's Syndrome, and quality-of-life issues for adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorders.
She has presented nationally on topics that include the use of visuals for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and quality of life for individuals with disabilities. In 2006, she presented her research on spirituality and Asperger's Syndrome at the national conference of the Autism Society of America. |
Schedule
| Online, January 4 through April 17, 2012 |
Cost
SE 640 (4 graduate credits): Adults and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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How to Enroll
Current OU Students - Graduate Credit
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Online SAIL registration will be available for current OU graduate students.
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SE 640 - Please contact us for the CRN
Adults and Adolescents with ASD |
Professional Development or Guest Student Status
Contact Professional Development
School of Education and Human Services
(248) 370-3033 | (248) 370-3137 fax
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