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Autism Spectrum Disorder
Added Authorization

The purpose of the Autism Spectrum Disorder Added Authorization (ASD AA) is to respond to the need for special educators who are not yet authorized to teach students with ASD to obtain this authorization.  Given the increasing number of students eligible for special education in the ASD disability category, the School of Education, in partnership with Extended Learning, is pleased to offer a streamlined, partially-online ASD AA of six units of study to assist special educators in the region to be fully authorized to serve their students with ASD.

Participants  in CSUSM's ASD AA program must hold a valid Preliminary or Clear California Mild/Moderate Disability Education Specialist credential, or be eligible for the preliminary credential prior to recommendation for the ASD Added Authorization.