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Login Create AccountImprove your art instruction for students on the autism spectrum while creating tools to support student routines and behavior.
During this course, participants will gain a foundational understanding of students on the autism spectrum and special education law. They will apply strategies to develop authentic art experiences for students on the autism spectrum and will also address sensory needs in the art room in order to create a welcoming and inclusive learning environment for all students to thrive.
This course provides opportunities to create instructional tools to support routines and transitions and facilitate valuable practice when it comes to decoding student behavior. As a result of this course, participants will be exposed to a variety of strategies and ideas to improve their teaching practice to ensure art instruction is differentiated for students on the spectrum.
See the course syllabus and Graduate Catalog for more details.
Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew (2012): Notbohm, ISBN-10: 1935274651
A sample assignment from Week 5 of the class Autism and Art
Hundreds of art teachers have taken the course Autism and Art. Here’s what they actually think — without cherry-picking.
(12-month rolling average from all post-course survey respondents – Updated 1/28/2021)
Course content was relevant and current.
Instructor was knowledgeable and provided value-added contributions.
I achieved the goals I set at the beginning of the course.
You have been withdrawn due to violation of program policies and are unable to enroll.
Please contact the Registrar (registrar@theartofeducation.edu) with questions.