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EDIS 3256 - Foundations of Intervention in Early Childhood

Focus on children from 3-9 years of age with mild/moderate/severe disabilities, with the greatest attention on the latter two levels.  Course will address the knowledge, skills and dispositions needed when working with this population–historical and philosophical basis; family services; factors & assessment of mental health and social-emotional development, functionally appropriate activities; assistive and augmentative technology; and alternative assessment and curriculum in each of the five developmental domains.  Legal, ethical and policy issues associated with educational, developmental, and medical services for young children and their families; conducting successful home visits with families of children with moderate to severe disabilities.

Credits: 2

Prereq: Admission in Level 2 Teacher Ed.
Course/lab fee: $