AD0201 Group Advising: Social Language

This group advising format is designed to support students in developing and improving their use and understanding of social pragmatic language. Credit students with social communication challenges may improve their overall ability to manage social interactions. Students will learn and practice techniques and strategies to include other peers in both academic and social settings. The course content may include but is not limited to exploration of nonverbal interpretation, prosody, topic management, conversational flow and rhythm, creating personal and procedural narratives, verbally mediated problem-solving, self advocacy and listening. Students will practice the above skills in the context of a small group setting. Course pedagogy will focus on small group interactions in a highly structured environment. Students must self-select this one-credit course under the direction of an advisor. A documented diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, PDD-NOS, Asperger’s Syndrome, or Non-verbal Learning Disability is required. Credits: 0