Croyden Practicum PSY 3570

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Croyden Practicum (PSY 3570)

• Western Michigan University
• Psychology Department

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What is Psychology 3570?

• 3 credit practicum course
• Takes place in the Autistic Impaired Preschool at
  Croyden Avenue School
• Counts towards your Psychology Major
• Either as your practicum requirement
• Or possibly as an elective (if youve already
  completed a practicum)

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Croyden Practicum Hours

• Monday - Friday
• 2 hours a day (register for one of the shifts
  below)
• 830-1030
• 1030-1230
• 1230-230
• Seminar every Wednesday from 6 - 8

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What behaviors do these children have?

• High level of maladaptive behaviors
• Tantrums
• Self stimulation
• Hand flapping
• Toe walking
• Teeth grinding

• Low level of adaptive behaviors
• No eye contact
• Minimal social interactions
• Speech that is not functional

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Why should I take this practicum?

• You would be helping to make a difference in a
  childs life, as well as the lives of their
  family members
• Early intervention is essential for children with
  autism
• Youll get to work with really fun kids
• Youll get to apply all the stuff youve been
  learning about in class
• Youll get a very hands on experience that looks
  great on a resume
• Youll have a lot of fun!

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What do I have to do to sign up?

• We require all students to take the Pre-Practicum
  prior to taking the Croyden Basic Practicum
• Please see Blake for more details
• Sign up online
• PSY 3570
• Through Extended Universities

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Thank You!!

• We look forward to seeing all of you at Croyden!
• For more information
• Please see DickMalott.com
• Email Breanne at Breanne.Crooks_at_gmail.com