B.Ed.Spl.Ed.(ASD) (Bachelor of Education - Special Education, Autism Spectrum Disorder) is the professional qualification for teaching students with autism spectrum disorder in India. This is a professional qualification regulated by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) under the Rehabilitation Council of India Act, 1992. Practising in this specialisation requires registration with RCI's Central Rehabilitation Register (CRR).
| Parameter | Details |
|---|
| Duration | 2 years |
| Regulatory Body | Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) |
| Eligibility | Bachelor's degree in any stream |
| Entrance Route | University or state-level entrance tests for RCI-recognised special education programmes |
What the course covers
- Special education foundations and disability-specific pedagogy for autism spectrum disorder
- Assessment and individualised education planning
- Assistive technology and inclusive education practices
- Supervised teaching practice in a special education setting
After the degree
Graduates must register with the RCI's Central Rehabilitation Register to practise, and can work as special educators in schools, special education centres, or continue to M.Ed.Spl.Ed.(ASD).