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Information on Autism Spectrum Disorder for Instructors

A guide with information to assist course instructors to effectively support students with ASD

References

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American Psychiatric Association (APA). (2016). What is autism spectrum disorder. Retrieved from https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/autism/what-is-autism-spectrum-disorder

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Zager, D., Alpern, Mckeon, C., Maxam, B., & Mulvey, J. (2013). Educating college students with autism spectrum disorders. New York, NY: Routledge.