Welcome to the web page of the Department of Autism Spectrum Disorder Education.
The Department of Autism Spectrum Disorder Education, one of the few and first departments in our country in the education of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), was established under the Hacettepe University Special Education Department program. The department aims to develop advanced educational practices to support the independence of individuals with ASD in various age groups and to increase the standards of the services provided. In line with these general objectives, the department provides its students with education based on strong theoretical foundations and scientifically based practices. At the same time, it is aimed for our students to gain experience in working with individuals with ASD in different educational settings. Producing research that leads the literature and integrating advanced technology applications into interventions for ASD are also among the goals of our department.
In our department, which offers graduate level education, academician-student interaction is given great importance. With the continuous and intensive guidance provided to them, our students have the opportunity to work closely with our faculty members in scientific research. In addition, they have the opportunity to evaluate, observe and teach individuals affected by ASD at various levels. Each student in our department is a qualified specialist candidate who can comprehensively evaluate individuals with ASD, provide effective educational practices based on different approaches to meet the needs of these individuals, and adapt the teaching processes according to the characteristics and needs of the individual.
Hacettepe University, Department of Autism Spectrum Disorder Education is a department dedicated to increasing the level of functioning of individuals with ASD in social and academic environments. In this context, our department trains students who will provide services in the field of ASD to make a difference in the field of special education in interdisciplinary cooperation.