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Autism Spectrum Disorder: Foundations & Characteristics

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
TBA		 Online 3 $2657 (guest students)
Date
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Time
TBA
Location
Online
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2657 (guest students)

Description

This course focuses on providing an understanding of autism including the co-morbid conditions associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and he differences between a medical diagnosis of autism and the definition of the term autism under state and federal special education laws. The course will address knowledge of the unique characteristics of autism as related to communication, social/emotional development, behavior, sensory processing, cognition, and learning.

Guest registration opens August 18

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/2/2025 - 12/12/2025

Location

Online

Enrolled / Capacity

16 / 25

Status

Closed

Instructor

Christopher Denning

Tuition*

$2657 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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