Learning, Behaviour and ASD

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

• understand the condition of ASD and co-morbidity;
• understand differences in behaviour management and their applications to ASD;
• develop effective intervention programs which are supported with sound research findings and with clear documentation;
• develop and evaluate the efficacy of the intervention, with a view to planning and implementing behavioural support plans.

Generic Skills

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

• Evaluate and apply new knowledge;
• Apply analytical and critical thinking skills in relation to behaviour management;
• Improve capacity and skills to review research;
• Debate practices and approaches to behaviour intervention;
• Clearly communicate to observations to the support team and parents;
• Demonstrate leadership and teamwork.