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Teachers open minds to autism 		   
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No one knows for sure how the brain of an autistic child works, but Ellen Mayle -- the mother of two 12-year-old autistic sons -- thinks she's got a pretty good idea.

Imagine, she tells her sons' frustrated teachers and principals, that you're sitting in class and your mouth has been duct-taped shut so you can't communicate. There's sawdust in your pants so you can't sit still. And the lights are flipping on and off, scattering your thoughts.

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Hers is a bit of the understanding that Eastern Michigan University is trying to spread to Michigan's teachers.

Known nationally for its education degrees, EMU might soon begin offering a master of arts degree in autism spectrum disorders. It will be one of a growing number of programs that teach educators how to communicate better with autistic students. EMU and several other universities have offered 18 hours in online courses for students working toward an endorsement -- essentially certifying that they had special training -- in autism. Oakland University also has a master's program in autism.

EMU's new program will demand at least 39 credit hours geared toward teaching autistic students, and a graduate's thesis must focus on autism.
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teachers,  university,  training
Submission Date:

12/28/2007by: shannonj
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