ED 662 - Education of Students with Developmental Disabilities

3 Credit(s)

This course will provide students with an understanding of the theoretical and conceptual issues currently under debate in the field of developmental disabilities. We will examine the identification criteria, instructional strategies, and program development for children with moderate to severe disabilities including mental retardation and autism/pervasive developmental disorder. Objectives will stress adapting environments, materials, and instruction to facilitate inclusion and teaching functional life skills within a special education curriculum.
Fieldwork Component: This course includes a fieldwork component in a setting for students with developmental disabilities.
Prerequisite(s): ED 551.