This course illuminates current theories about autism together with challenges faced by people on the autism spectrum. Theories in communicating, interacting socially, managing cognitive and affective overload, and achieving independent lifestyles are covered. In parallel, the course presents state-of-the-art technologies being developed for helping improve both theoretical understanding and practical outcomes. Participants are expected to meet and interact with people on the autism spectrum. Weekly reading, discussion, and a term project are required.

Students are introduced to recent statistics related to people with disabilities and to Autism Spectrum Disorder specifically. Recent research related to causes and case studies of individual successes are explored through embedded video's in this prepared power point.