Autism Spectrum Disorders
Click on the links below for information on these programs open to the community:
3rd Annual ASD Lecture Series
Monday, September 19, 2011
Monday, December 5, 2011
Monday, February 13, 2012
Monday, April 23, 2012
Click HERE to register!
3rd Annual Autism Summer Institute at Saint Joseph College
August 1-4, 2011
Click here!
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LEARN MORE Check out the latest issue of Outlook Magazine for an article about Saint Joseph College's Autism Institute. Take a look at the final lecture by Dr. McCombes-Tolis on Reading Acquisition and Development in Autism
Download Dr. Molteni's lecture on Evidence Based Practice (PDF: 29pp., 214K) Download Dr. Molteni's lecture on Embedded Social Skills Instruction (PDF: 36pp., 223K) Listen to Dr. Molteni's interview on the Ray Dunaway radio show on WTIC 1080.
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GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS
This unique, 15-credit Graduate Certificate program was created in response to the increasing number of students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and is underscored by recent Connecticut legislative actions proposed on behalf of children, adults, and families.
Is this program for you?
If you want to enrich your career and gain proficiency in applied educational concepts, principles and practices and work with students with autism spectrum disorders and their families, then the ASD Graduate Certificate is for you.
The Graduate Certificate is appropriate for:
- special education teachers
- general education teachers
- school psychologists
- speech and language pathologists
- counselors
- nurses
- occupational therapists and physical therapists
Courses Offered:
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SPEC 560 Autism: Nature and Characteristics*
This course will examine the factors that contribute to behaviors demonstrated by students with Autism Spectrum Disorders, and the coordinating best practices for analyzing student behavior, developing intervention plans, and evaluating the effectiveness of these plans. -
SPEC 561 Autism: Behavioral Interventions
This course will examine the factors that contribute to behaviors demonstrated by students with autism spectrum disorders, and the coordinating best practices for analyzing student behavior, developing intervention plans, and evaluating the effectiveness of these plans. Students completing this course will be able to use principles of applied behavior analysis to identify problem behavior, collect data on the behavior in order to establish a baseline and develop individualized and appropriate interventions.. -
SPEC 562 Autism: Communication and Technology
This course provides specific modifications using technology in order to meet the complex communication deficits (receptive, expressive, and pragmatic language skills) of students with ASD. Emphasis will be on behavior as communication; joint attention; alternative/augmentative modes of communication; assistive technology devices; and computer-assisted instruction will be used in planning for facilitation of progress in the general education setting -
SPEC 563 Autism: Assessment
This course will provide advanced training in the assessment of students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Instruction will be presented through lecture, coursework, case review, applied assignments, and field-based experiences. Participants will have multiple field-based experiences including observations, interviews (parents, students and educators), and complete various types of assessments with students who have ASD at ages ranging from early childhood to adolescence. -
SPEC 564 Autism: Application of Instructional Strategies
This course addresses teaching methods for students with ASD. Emphasis will be placed on designing and implementing programs utilizing assessment information from a variety of sources after the determination of measurable Individualized Education Program (IEPs) goals and objectives.
*Autism: Nature and Characteristics is a prerequisite for all other courses
Practicum experience, field studies, observation, and student teaching from the highly qualified staff at The Gengras Center, a unique, state approved special education facility and model lab school (affiliated with the College) and area public schools are part of the curriculum.
The credits earned in this Graduate Certificate Program may be applied toward a Master of Arts Degree in Education or Special Education upon admission to the Department of Education and a planned program that includes a minimum of 30 credits.
Core Faculty:
- John D. Molteni, Ph.D., BCBA-D - Director, Institute for Autism and Behavioral Studies and Director of Special Education
- Kathleen Whitbread, Ph.D. - Associate Professor of Education
- Jule McCombes-Tolis, Ph.D. - Associate Professor of Education
For more information:
- View the brochure (PDF: 2pp., 170K)
- e-mail graduate@sjc.edu for admission information
- e-mail John D. Molteni, Ph.D., BCBA-D Director, Institute for Autism and Behavioral Studies: jmolteni@sjc.edu
The ASD Certificate Program has been approved by the State of Connecticut Department of Higher Education. It was generated through the collaboration of the departments of Education, Human Development and Family Studies, Psychology, and The Gengras Center.
