Inclusive Education

Catalog description

This course introduces the profession of special education from an inclusive perspective. The course reviews the historical context of disability rights, special education, and state and federal laws. Categories and supports for specific disabilities are addressed within the context of IDEA and DESE. The course specifically addresses language development, focusing on the neurological basis of communication and language disorders. Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and assistive technology (AT) are explored in depth.