ECE 2601The Exceptional Child

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Presents an overview of critical elements related to educating young children with disabilities or special needs in the early childhood setting. Topics include: typical and atypical development; legal requirements; research-based practices related to inclusion; teaming and collaboration; and accommodations and adaptations. This course examines how a disability or special need may impact a young child's learning process. This course addresses children ages birth through 8 years. Prerequisite: ECE 1011, ECE 1031 and ECE 2381 with grades of "C" or better. Course is not repeatable for credit.