This module is not currently running in 2022 to 2023.
The module will cover the following core content.
The research basis of intervention autism – historical and theoretical context
Assessing the effectiveness of interventions
Applied behaviour analysis and early behavioural intervention in autism.
Other specific intervention approaches in autism – for example, Sonrise, Relationship Development Intervention.
Interventions used for other co-occurring neuropsychological conditions
The use of and the practical application of non-specific intervention therapies: music therapy, art therapy, daily life therapy, social skills teaching, diets and treatments used to address sensory perceptual problems
Total contact hours: 10
Private study hours: 290
Total study hours: 300
Autism Studies FDa
Autism Studies BSc
Main assessment methods
Coursework (literature review) – 20%
Coursework (case report) - 30%
Examination -50%
Reassessment methods
Like-for-like
Charman T and Howlin, P. (2003) Research into early intervention for children with autism and related disorders: methodological and design issues Autism: International Journal of Research and Practice 7 217-225.
Howlin, P (1997) Interventions for people with autism: recent advances Advances in Psychiatric Treatment (1997), vol. 3, pp. 94-102
Rogers, S. J. (1998). Empirically supported comprehensive treatments for young children with autism. Journal of clinical child psychology 27(2): 168-179.
Schopler, E. (2001). Treatment for Autism: From science to pseudo-science or antiscience in The Research Basis for Autism Intervention. E. Schopler, N. Yirmiya, C. Shulman and L. M. Marcus. New York, Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers.
Shea, V (2004) A perspective on the research literature related to early intensive behavioural intervention (Lovaas) for young children with autism. Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 8 (4) 349 – 368.
See the library reading list for this module (Canterbury)
The intended subject specific learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
8.1 Ways to assess the research basis and effectiveness of interventions in autism
8.2 Understanding the use of and the practical application of non-specific intervention therapies
8.3 The theories of early behavioural interventions
8.4 Review and critical analysis of the literature around intervention in autism spectrum conditions and other neuropsychological conditions,
including early intervention.
The intended generic learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
9.1 Ability to conduct a literature search using electronic means
9.2 Ability to review and appraise literature in this field
9.3 Ability to cross reference information from various sources (their reading, the materials provided and their experience) to further their knowledge on autism as well as to draw conclusions on how to best support individuals on the autism spectrum
9.4 Ability to communicate, in particular using electronic means, a range of concepts and sets of information drawn from different sources
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