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330.646.89 Autism Spectrum Disorders in Public Health

Department:
Mental Health
Term:
Summer Inst. term
Credits:
2 credits
Academic Year:
2019 - 2020
Location:
Internet
Dates:
Tue 05/28/2019 - Wed 06/12/2019
Auditors Allowed:
No
Grading Restriction:
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Contact:
Dani Fallin
Course Instructors:
Resources:
Prerequisite:

none

Description:

Since the number of children with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has increased dramatically over the past two decades and is now a major public health issue, students learn about the state of the science of autism epidemiological and etiological research, and the emerging questions for Public Health. Students also learn about prescriptive epidemiology, genetics, environmental risk factors, and prognosis of ASD, as well as long-term outcomes.

Learning Objectives:

Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

  1. State the history of autism diagnostic criteria
  2. Recognize developmental trajectories, prognosis, and outcomes of ASDs
  3. Discuss measurements and assessments of ASD, and evidence supporting competing theories about rising prevalence
  4. Assess existing evidence for demographics and environmental risk factors and be familiar with new research directions
  5. List promising avenues for genetic research while being mindful of remaining challenges
  6. Summarize status and challenges of global public health efforts for ASDs
  7. Identify other areas of public health research and practice that can inform ASD prevention, identification, treatment, and services
Methods of Assessment:

30% take-home essay; 40% short – answer quiz; 30% participation in class discussion

Instructor Consent:

No consent required