ED620 Transition, Sexuality, Legal Issues

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects 1 in 68 children. This course focuses on three critical areas that directly impact the student with autism spectrum disorder: Transition, Sexuality, and Legal Cases. Thoughtful and reflective transition planning from secondary education is a major consideration for those with autism spectrum disorders to be successful as they transition into adulthood. This course will provide participants with an in-depth understanding of the concepts related to positive transition planning for youth with autism. Additionally, this curse explores two other topics where there is little information shared on a routine basis among schools, practitioners, and families. Sexuality and how to sensitively teach topics related to one’s growth and development in this area will be examined. Further, this course examines legal cases that involve adolescents and adults on the spectrum with dialogue around why and around prevention strategies for those considered to be some of our most vulnerable as it comes to applications and understanding of the law.