ED 439 - M & FE Inf & Child Differently Abled

3 Credit(s)

Curriculum and methodology will be investigated as they relate to the education of infants and young children with special needs from birth through age 8. It includes a brief review of screening and assessment of cognitive, language, socio-emotional, motor, and self-help development necessary for curriculum planning, instructional methodology, classroom organization and management. The development of individual family service plans, individualized education plans, program evaluation, and multidisciplinary approaches are discussed. Family, community, and support service involvement is emphasized, as well as inclusionary practice and self-determination. Behavioral strategies and biomedical treatments for children across the spectrum are emphasized. There is an in class methods and intensive supervised field experience outside class time.

Prerequisite(s): ED 306, ED 340, ED 419, ED 420, ED 424, ED 434, ED 435. Emergent Professional Transition or approval of School of Education.