Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Autism Spectrum Disorder ÖAE104 Turkish Compulsory 2. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Yusuf AKEMOĞLU
Instructor(s)
Goals In this course, it is aimed that students will be able to define autism spectrum disorder, important people who have influenced the developments in the education of individuals with autism spectrum disorder, events and phenomena and their effects on educational practices, the causes of this deficiency, diagnostic criteria and evaluation process, characteristics and general principles of education.
Course Content Basic concepts; individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD); classification: educational, psychological, medical; prevalence and incidence; Causes: prenatal, moment of birth, postpartum; screening/diagnostics: medical, developmental, and educational screening/diagnostics; academic and non-academic characteristics; team and collaboration; educational environments; scientifically based applications; characteristics of families; Attitudes towards the individual with ASD and their families; services, support and legal rights provided to families.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Individuals with autism spectrum disorder know the criteria for the diagnostic criteria.
2 He knows The intervention programs suitable for individues with autism spectrum disorder and their family.
3 It adjusts the environment, teaching method and support services required for the education of individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
4 Autism offers the necessary information to the family of the individual with a spectrum disorder and all stakeholders that the individual receives additional services, gives importance to cooperation and applies.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Intellectual Disability, Prevalence, Classification, Causes Presentation (Preparation), Other Activities
2. Week Detection and Evaluation of Intellectual Disability and Autism Spectrum Disorder Other Activities
3. Week Learning, Social and Behavioral Characteristics of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder Other Activities
4. Week Assistive Technologies That Can Be Used in Autism Spectrum Disorder and Mental Disability Other Activities
5. Week Problem Behaviors and Approaches in Autism Spectrum Disorder Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation)
6. Week Academic strategy, approaches and intervention programs Other Activities, Interview
7. Week Midterm Other Activities
8. Week Adolescence and young adulthood in autism spectrum disorder Other Activities, Interview
9. Week Encouraging communication in autism spectrum disorder Interview
10. Week The importance and encouragement of socialization in autism spectrum disorder Interview, Other Activities
11. Week Developing academic skills in autism spectrum disorder Other Activities, Interview
12. Week Family Education in Autism Spectrum Disorder Interview
13. Week The importance of cooperation in autism spectrum disorder Other Activities, Interview
14. Week The importance of cooperation in autism spectrum disorder Other Activities
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Defines the criteria and assessment tools necessary for students to be diagnosed with special needs.
3 Uses effective teaching methods to support the motor, social, cognitive and academic development of individuals with special needs.
5 Collaborates with family and other professionals in order to increase the effectiveness and continuity of teaching.
9 Designs and manages an effective and supportive learning environment based on learning and teaching theory, approach, strategy, methods, and instructional technologies in creating the learning-teaching process.
9 Designs and manages an effective and supportive learning environment based on learning and teaching theory, approach, strategy, methods, and instructional technologies in creating the learning-teaching process.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4
PY1 5 5 5 5
PY3 5 5 5 5
PY5 4 4 4 4
PY9 4 4 4 4
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Hall, L.J. (2014). Autism Spectrum Disorders: From Theory to Practice, 3rd. Ed. Pearson. ISBN-13: 978-0134539577, ISBN-10: 9780134539577 Instructional Strategies for Students With Mild, Moderate, and Severe Intellectual Disability.Gargiulo, R.M & Bouck, E. C (Eds.). 2017. SAGE Publications, Inc
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 2 28
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 2 28
Research 10 1 10
Other Activities 5 3 15
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 4 4
Final 1 5 5
Classroom Activities 6 2 12
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0