MOSA 2001 - Developing Identity, Strengths, and Self-Perception I

Institution:

The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

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Description:

Utilizing a narrative approach, this course evaluates messaging individuals on the Autism Spectrum receive throughout early childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood from various sources- such as family, peers, and media- and its impact on shaping student’s self-perception. Diagnostic language is compared and contrasted with identity language as students begin to evaluate and define the personal strengths associated with ASD. Finally, students are asked to reframe negative self-perceptions into potential positive attributes through the exploration of their personal view of being an individual with ASD.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utc.edu

Phone Number:

(423) 425-4111

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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