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PSYC 457 Autism Spectrum Conditions Units: 3.00
This advanced seminar course involves a thorough scholarly exploration of autism spectrum condition. This course addresses topics in the context of autism including diagnosis, treatment, co-occurring conditions, cognition, language, and felt experiences. This course explores the psychology of autism through a variety of methods and sources, providing both a detailed overview of current topics, and development of academic skills.
Learning Hours: 120 (36 Seminar, 84 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite PSYC 203/3.0 and PSYC 251/3.0.
Exclusion PSYC 450/3.0 (Topic: Autism Spectrum Conditions - Winter 2024, Fall 2024).
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Describe contemporary issues in the field of autism spectrum disorders.
- Synthesize, interpret, and communicate effectively about academic research articles, and their connections to the broader academic field.
- Evaluate strengths and weaknesses of research in the field of autism spectrum disorders.
- Develop and share discussion questions for topics in autism.
- Articulate and justify a position, grounded in scholarly evidence.
- Identify, articulate, and justify considerations of inclusion within this field.