CURRICULUM AND METHODS FOR INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES - FUNCTIONAL

Catalog description

This course prepares teacher candidates to work with high incidence and low incidence disabilities. It provides methods, strategies and techniques in assessment, curriculum development (augmentative communication, sensory integration, adaptive switches, and functional life skills), program design (positioning, physical handling, feeding facilitation), instructional strategies, material development, and community transition for the population with moderate disabilities. A major focus is on all aspects of functional programs across home, school, community and vocational environments. PREREQ: SPECED 322 AND SPECED 326 AND ADMISSION TO PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION