Mich. Admin. Code R. 340.1799 - Teachers of students with autism spectrum disorder; special requirements
Rule 99. The teacher education program for teachers of students with autism spectrum disorder shall include a minimum of 30 semester or equivalent hours pursuant to R 340.1781, R 340.1782, and all of the following:
(a) The identification,
diagnosis criteria and classification, etiology, diagnosis, range, and
characteristics of autism spectrum disorder, for example, learning
characteristics, sensory integration patterns, and medications commonly used
with autism spectrum disorders including effects.
(b) The role of language and communication
including traits, characteristics, and interventions related to autism spectrum
disorder, for example, pragmatic functions of communications and language such
as the relationships of communication, language, behavior, and social skills;
expressive and receptive language development and patterns; effects of
medication on language; developing communication systems such as alternative
and augmentative communication systems and assistive technology across
environments.
(c) Using behavioral
supports and intervention: behavior as communication; sensory needs and impact
on behavior: team-based behavior assessments, intervention, and evaluation;
designing environments for preventing sensory overload; and, developmentally
appropriate behavior such as coping and self-regulating behavior.
(d) Assessing, teaching, and modifying
instruction and curricula for students with autism spectrum disorder related to
all of the following:
(i) Aligning and
adapting the student's program with the general education curriculum.
(ii) Using a range of curriculum guides to
assist with identifying functional goals.
(iii) Employing current assessment
instruments and approaches, intervention methodologies, strategies, and
techniques that are appropriate for students with autism spectrum disorder, and
consistently linking assessment outcomes to curriculum planning.
(iv) Understanding and using various data
keeping systems to record progress and evaluate intervention.
(e) Collaborating with parents and
service providers, including paraprofessionals, in educational, public, and
private agencies to support students with autism spectrum disorder; and, the
impact of the legal system, socioeconomic factors, mental health disorders,
resources for independent living, recreation, and vocational education on the
lives and behavior of students with autism spectrum disorder and their
families.
(f) Issues related to
autism spectrum disorder theory, research, and policy, including definition and
identification; legislation and regulations; prereferral, referral and
placement; instruction and assessment of educational progress for students with
autism spectrum disorder, and collaboration with general education teachers,
families, and allied service providers.
(2)
The 30 semester or equivalent hours shall be distributed to prioritize
preparation, including pre-student teaching practice, in assessing, teaching,
and modifying instruction for students with autism spectrum
disorder.
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