MEDICAL ASPECTS OF DISABILITY

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This course focuses on the study of the medical, physiological, neurological, physical, developmental, and sensory characteristics of persons who experience conditions which impact educational goals and programming. Emphasis areas include the etiology, development, and life experiences of children for whom families and professionals provide individualized care and education. Pre-, peri-, and post-natal conditions affecting human development are discussed. PREREQ: SPECED 205 (OR EQUIVALENT COURSE) OR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION MAJOR OR CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR