Young Children With Special Needs

Catalog description

This course is designed to help future early childhood professionals become effective caregivers and advocates for young children with special needs and their families by learning to observe and assess young children and apply strategies to address learning differences. You will explore some of the more common learning differences and disabilities currently encountered in the inclusive classroom. You will explain the value of early identification of special needs and the importance of how to implement trauma-informed practices to meet the diverse needs of children with special needs. Additionally, you will demonstrate how to communicate and collaborate with families in real-world situations for the benefit of children with special needs.