Social Skills, Communication 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.

• understand the condition of ASD and its effect on social skills and communication;
• develop skills in a range of social skills intervention and communication;
• evaluate the effectiveness of a range of interventions and assessment procedures;
• be able to adapt and differentiate social and learning environments;
• be able to work with parents and program team.

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 communication and social skills needs;
• improve capacity and skills to review research;
• debate practices and approaches in communication and social skills intervention;
• demonstrate leadership and teamwork when working with support teams in the design of communication and social skills programs;
• clearly communicate children's progress to families and professionals.