COMD 738 - Introduction to Autism for the Speech-Language Pathologist

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Course Description

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition that affects 1 in 44 children in the United States. Speech-language pathologists are key team members in the assessment and treatment of individuals with ASD. This graduate level elective course is an introduction to ASD for the speech-language-pathologist, and is intended to prepare speech-language pathologists to understand and serve this unique population. Content areas will include: diagnostic criteria and assessment, etiology, language and communication strengths and weaknesses, speech and language assessment for the individual with ASD, and ASD interventions targeting language and communication.GC: 10/23/2023.

College	PH - NJ Arnold Sch of Public Health
Level	Undergraduate
Section	J50
Instructional Method	DWEB 100 Pct Web Asynchronous
CRN	27380
Restrictions	CAMPUSICOL - USC Columbia LEVELIGR - Graduate FOSALLI363A - Speech Pathology FOSALLI378A - Speech - Language Pathology FOSALLI379A - Communication Sci & Disorders

Information is accurate as of July 24, 2025 (Subject to change)

Special Fee Notification

Students may be required to be proctored during online test completion. If students are unable to attend test proctoring sessions in person at the Distributed Learning office, additional fees may apply for online test proctoring if the course requires online testing.