SPND 496 Practicum: Severe Disabilities / Autism I
This course is part of the Autism Specialization Program. SPND 496 involves students working with learners with intensive special needs/autism in their full time severe practicum placement under the mentorship of a Program Supervisor. Students study classroom teaching techniques and procedures and work with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks to write well-structured lesson plans incorporating all Candidate Assessment of Performance elements. Students will participate in a internship in a public school inclusive classroom with learners with special needs and English Language Learners.