Autism

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that may cause social, communication, or behavioral challenges.

The degree to which students with ASD experience any of these challenges varies, leading to the use of the term “spectrum.” The learning, thinking, and problem-solving abilities of people with ASD can range from gifted to severely challenged. ASD does not necessarily affect a student’s thinking, learning, or problem-solving, or a student’s physical appearance. 

The Centers for Disease Control estimates that approximately 1 in 54 children have been identified with ASD.

Sources: cdc.gov and ed.gov  

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Applied behavior analysis (ABA) and special education are important and rewarding career paths. Ball State University has prepared thousands of students throughout the years for careers in these disciplines, in and out of the education industry. Students can gain employment in several areas with the 100 percent online degrees and certificates the University offers. 

Ball State is known nationally as an ABA hub. Our bachelor’s and master’s degrees in ABA with an emphasis in autism prepare students for the Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) and Board Certified Behavior Analyst

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Tom E. C. Smith Early Career Award

Award type:
Achievement/Honorific
Last Updated:  10 April, 2023

This award recognizes exceptional early career teacher educators in the area of education for students with autism, intellectual disability, or other developmental disabilities.

Deadline:
October 14, 2023
Presented by:
DADD

DADD Research Award

Award type:
Achievement/Honorific
Last Updated:  10 April, 2023

This award recognizes exceptional researchers in the area of education for students with autism, intellectual disability, or other developmental disabilities.

Deadline:
October 14, 2023
Presented by:
DADD

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