1 What is the history of autism spectrum disorders (ASD)?

2 What are some characteristics of students with ASD?

3 What is the definition of ASD, how are students with ASD identified, and what role might implicit bias play in identifying culturally different students with ASD?

4 What are some of the genetic and environmental causes of ASD?

5 How can the Information Processing Model (IPM) help us understand the strengths and challenges of students with ASD?

6 What educational responses help to address the strengths and challenges of children with ASD?

7 What role do families and communities have across the life course of individuals with ASD