EAD306 - Children with Special Needs

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Subject Title
Children with Special Needs

Subject Description

This course provides an overview of children with special needs. It focuses the student's attention on recognizing the child as an individual, identifying how genetics, growth and culture affect the development of individual children, and the importance of early identification and the process of early intervention. Current research on exceptionalities and developing an Individual Program Plan are explored. Inclusive practices and principles examined to ensure that all children feel supported and capable. Collaboration with community services and advocating for children's and families' rights provides a frame for the course.

Credit Status
EAD 306 is a required subject in the Bachelor of Child Development.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:


SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion, the student is able to:

1. Analyze current Issues involving children with various exceptionalities, including prevention, identification and intervention.
2. Define and demonstrate ?child first? philosophy.
3. Explain the major categories of developmental differences.
4. Explain biological and environmental factors that can put children at developmental risk.
5. Define the process of Early ID and intervention.
6. Define inclusion.
7. Discriminate between screening and assessment.
8. Identify and evaluate services to support families of children with special needs.
9. Administer and evaluate a screening tool with a specific child.
10. Utilize a variety of observation methodologies for all areas of development and analyze observations.
11. Measure Inclusion Practices and Principles using Special link Profile and Principles Scale.
12. Plan, implement and evaluate individual and group learning experiences in an inclusive learning environment.
13. Identify and evaluate strategies for collaboration with families and relevant professionals.
14. Interpret for application, inclusion policy and legislation.
15. Identify advocacy strategies at the micro and macro levels.

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