Autism Studies Minor
The Hench Autism Studies program is designed to educate students about the unique needs of persons with autism and their families.
Students who minor in autism studies will develop a thorough understanding of autism spectrum disorder across the lifespan. Throughout the curriculum, students are taught to evaluate challenges associated with autism from a variety of perspectives as they explore the ethical and practical issues related to the inclusion and acceptance of autistic individuals. Additionally, students will learn strategies that can be used to design inclusive environments and support the autonomy of autistic individuals. The autism studies minor may be combined with any major.
Major Learning Outcomes (MLOs)
By the completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Summarize the characteristics of autism spectrum disorder across the lifespan from deficit and asset based perspectives and correct common misconceptions about ASD using evidence from current research
- Apply evidence based strategies to meet the needs of autistic individuals in educational, employment, and/or community settings and develop a plan to evaluate the effectiveness of those strategies.
- Explain how community agencies and assets can be used to meet the needs of autistic individuals and their families and promote autonomy of the autistic individual at various points across the lifespan.
GRADUATE OUTCOMES
Cleveland Clinic Lerner School for Autism
Galion Intermediate School
Northeast Ohio Medical University
Rhodes State College
St. Luke's Hospital
