truthful and match any ndings on the criminal record check.
Students with a criminal history may be denied access to
placement at the discretion of the practicum site.
Consequently, should a student have a history of convictions
of serious crimes or a history of improper behaviors, NWTC
cannot guarantee practicum placement or guarantee
graduation within typical program timing.
• Discriminate between the various diagnoses collectively
known as Pervasive Developmental Disorders.
• Analyze the impact of early intervention on children with
Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Implement positive behavior supports students identi ed
on the Autism Spectrum.
• Foster play and friendship for persons with Autism
Spectrum Disorder.
• Demonstrate a variety of effective teaching methods,
adaptations and modi cations for learners identi ed on the
Autism Spectrum.
• Examine functional living skills and vocational support for
persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Completed application.
• High school transcript or equivalent. (For a list of equivalents,
go to www.nwtc.edu/gettingstarted.)
• It is necessary to show good health as evidenced by a
medical examination including TB test within 90 days to
beginning practicum classes.
• Students should have mastered basic math before entering
this program. For a description of basic math, see the Basic
Education section of this catalog.
• To be admitted to this program, learners must achieve a
prior cumulative high school or college grade point average
of 2.6 or higher OR a satisfactory academic skills assessment
score. College grade point average must be based on 15
credits or more. To learn more about starting this program,
please contact an academic advisor at (920) 498-5444 or
(888) 385-6982.
• Complete Caregiver Background Check. A fee is charged for
this service. Additional information will be provided upon
acceptance into the program.
Curriculum
Students following the study plan below will complete
the Autism Technician Technical Diploma in the
number of semesters shown. Courses are offered
online, and may be taken in any order as long as
prerequisites are met. Below is a suggested timeline:
FIRST SEMESTER
10-890-101 College 101 1
10-307-200 Autism: Spectrum Disorder 3
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