SPE 626 - Applied Behavioral Analysis for Developmental Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders

Credit Hours: 3

This course focuses on the application of principles of Applied Behavior Analysis within applied settings. Students will complete functional assessments, including functional analysis, with children with ASD and develop and implement function- and reinforcement-based interventions, with a focus on the variations of differential reinforcement. A minimum of 60 hours of field experience is required. May be taught concurrently with SPE 526. Cannot receive credit for both SPE 526 and SPE 626.

Prerequisite: SPE 515 or SPE 616; and SPE 516 or SPE 618.
Lecture Contact Hours: 2 Lab Contact Hours: 2

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring