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EDSE 638: Autism Spectrum Disorder: Issues in Assessment and Intersectionality

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

General Information

Credits: 3

Description:

Examines the diagnostic criteria used to identify individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the identification and assessment process. Analyzes the role of families in the assessment process and issues and challenges related to identification, diagnosis and assessment. Surveys the intersectionality between ASD and sexuality, sexual identity, gender identity, race, class, and other marginalized identities; the historic and current challenges related to this intersectionality; and ways to address these challenges. 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.

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

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

Current Sections

  • Fall 2024, Section: 001, CRN 78391, Format: Online, Instructor: Jodi Duke
  • Fall 2024, Section: DL1, CRN 81731, Format: Online, Instructor: Jodi Duke
Prior Sections (partial list)
  • Summer 2024, Section: 001, CRN 42032, Format: Online, Instructor: Jodi Duke
  • Summer 2024, Section: 002, CRN 42033, Format: Online, Instructor: Jodi Duke
  • Fall 2023, Section: 001, CRN 81882, Format: Online, Instructor: Jodi Duke
  • Summer 2023, Section: 001, CRN 43252, Format: Online, Instructor: Jodi Duke
  • Summer 2023, Section: 002, CRN 43253, Format: Online, Instructor: Jodi Duke