Presentation Schedule and Topics

Date Topic Group Members

1. Sep 30, 2014-Week 4
Course Topic: Theories on impairments in ASD
Review the research on deficits in theory of mind
skills in children with HFASD. Design an activity
that illustrates the implications of TOM deficits and
outline interventions.

2. Oct 7, 2014-Week 5
Course Topic: ASD in the Education System
Design/present an educational intervention that
teaches regular students (and parents) about ASD.
Goal of this intervention should be to facilitate
understanding of students with ASD and to enhance
integration.
Thalia, Rachel, Jodi, Toreigh, Victoria
3. Oct 14, 2014-Week 6
Course Topic: Assessment of ASD
Review educational assessment strategies for ASD.
Include a review of concepts inherent in functional
behaviour analysis and illustrate the use of these
concepts through an interactive class component.

4. Oct 21, 2014-Week 7
Course Topic: ASD and mental health
Review the literature on the comorbidity of ASD and
anxiety. Illustrate implications for the classroom and
introduce the class to interventions.
Lexi, Natalie, Farah, Zoe, Warda
5. Oct 30, 2014-Week 8
Course Topic: Interventions Part 1
Review the history of interventions for ASD. Outline
best practice criteria and review current findings on
outcomes.
Daniela, Michelle, Hanan
6. Nov 4, 2014-Week 9
Course Topic: Interventions Part 2
Use a case vignette to illustrate the use of some
specific educational, behavioural and/or social
interventions that can be used in the classroom to
address common behavioural and social
struggles.
Ili, Stephanie, Derek, Alissa, Sheida
7. Nov 11, 2014-Week 10
Course Topic: Interventions Part 3
Review the history, components and process of
creating an Individual Education Plan. Create a case
example.

8. Nov 18, 2014 week 11
ASD and sexuality

Review the history of sexual health education for
students with ASD and other disabilities. Include
information on current policies and practices within
the public education system.
Jordan, Laura, Emily, Jennifer, Dayna