Stdy Of Dsblts Infcy&Ely Cld Bir-2

Catalog description

This course focuses on educational programs and methods for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarten students, and first and second graders with disabilities. Course topics include review of developmentally appropriate integrated curricula; effective materials for use in language arts, music, art, blocks, sand, water play, cooking, and other play activities; parental collaboration in early intervention and early childhood special education; comparison of early intervention and early childhood special education programs reflected in Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) and Individualized Education Programs (IEP); comparison of least restrictive environment and natural environment approaches; setting up and managing learning and play activities in safe and developmentally appropriate environments; special attention to work with children with autism; the role of the teacher in guiding young children in the development of self- regulation; communication and social skills necessary for constructive peer relations and group living; and interventions for prevention and management of challenging behaviors. Students are exposed to and engage in evidence-based methods of instruction and critically examine the concept that instruction should be evidence-based.