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Apr 19, 2024
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2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog/Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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EDUC 0376 - Developmental Disabilities and Self-Determination
Credits: 3
The purpose of this course is to explore educational, social, and legal issues that affect the opportunities of individuals with developmental disabilities. A developmental disability is a delay or failure to progress through the milestones of childhood at a typical rate. Educational assessment and programming will focus on the developmental domains of motor, psycho-social, communication, and cognitive functioning. A key aspect of working effectively with students with developmental disabilities is collaboration with families. this course will explore the realities of having a child with a disability and what schools, specifically teachers, can do to support the child and the family. A continuum of educational and community services will be described in order to acquaint students with options needed to promote learning and self-determination throughout their lifetime.
Prerequisites: EDUC 0221 .
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