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EDSE 636: Supporting Communication and Literacy for Individuals with Autism

Important: For the most up-to-date information, refer to the official George Mason Course Catalog

General Information

Credits: 3

Description:

Surveys the characteristics of communication and literacy, as well as the design and implementation of communication systems for individuals with autism spectrum disorder across their lifespans. Explains methods for assessment, identification of priorities, and monitoring progress of communication and literacy instruction in order to improve behavior, academic skills, and social interactions in various environments. Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit.
Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

Semesters taught: Fall, Spring, Summer

Current Sections

This course is not offered this semester.

Upcoming Sections

  • Spring 2025, Section: 001*, CRN 18699, Format: Online, Instructor: Grace Francis
  • Spring 2025, Section: DL1*, CRN 19252, Format: Online, Instructor: Grace Francis

*These sections are available to non-degree seeking students as well. To take courses without applying to a degree program, you'll need to submit an application as a non-degree seeking student. If you're interested in applying a course to a degree in the future, set up a call with an admissions counselor. All courses available in Summer 2020 will be offered online.

Prior Sections (partial list)
  • Summer 2024, Section: 001, CRN 42029, Format: Online, Instructor: Linn Jorgenson
  • Summer 2024, Section: 002, CRN 42030, Format: Online, Instructor: Linn Jorgenson
  • Spring 2024, Section: 001, CRN 14548, Format: Online, Instructor: Grace Francis
  • Spring 2024, Section: DL1, CRN 19466, Format: Online, Instructor: Grace Francis
  • Summer 2023, Section: 001, CRN 43249, Format: Online, Instructor: Grace Francis
  • Summer 2023, Section: 002, CRN 43250, Format: Online, Instructor: Grace Francis
  • Spring 2023, Section: 001, CRN 15820, Format: Online, Instructor: Robin Moyher
  • Spring 2023, Section: DL1, CRN 23370, Format: Online, Instructor: Robin Moyher
  • Fall 2022, Section: 001, CRN 84240, Format: Online, Instructor: Robin Moyher
  • Spring 2022, Section: 001, CRN 18278, Format: Online, Instructor: Jodi Duke
  • Summer 2021, Section: 001, CRN 40800, Format: Online, Instructor: Linn Jorgenson
  • Spring 2021, Section: 001, CRN 22000, Format: Online, Instructor: Jodi Duke
  • Summer 2020, Section: 001, CRN 41122, Format: Online, Instructor: Linn Jorgenson
  • Spring 2020, Section: 001, CRN 15600, Format: Online, Instructor: Grace Francis
  • Summer 2019, Section: 001, CRN 41597, Format: Online, Instructor: Linn Jorgenson
  • Spring 2019, Section: 001, CRN 17189, Format: Online, Instructor: Linn Jorgenson
  • Fall 2018, Section: 001, CRN 82030, Format: Online, Instructor: Grace Francis
  • Summer 2018, Section: 611, CRN 43058, Format: Online, Instructor: Catherine Martin
  • Summer 2018, Section: B01, CRN 42953, Format: Online, Instructor: Catherine Martin
  • Spring 2018, Section: 611, CRN 21374, Format: Online, Instructor: Grace Francis
  • Spring 2018, Section: DL1, CRN 20162, Format: Online, Instructor: Grace Francis
  • Summer 2017, Section: D01, CRN 42209, Format: Online, Instructor: Grace Francis
  • Fall 2016, Section: DL1, CRN 79094, Format: Online, Instructor: Grace Francis