FUNCTIONAL DIVERSITY AND EARLY INTERVENTIONS

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Course that examines and critically analyzes the physical, cognitive, social and emotional development of children with functional diversity and the importance of early intervention. Emphasis is placed on disorders, treatment modalities, resources and the laws that protect this population. The role of educators, psychologists and therapists for assessment is discussed, as well as the importance of the family for early intervention. The course is based on observations, case discussions, and writing that strengthen critical thinking, written and oral communication, the use information effectively and respect for diversity among the population with fun ctional diversity.