The course covers legal issues within the ADA for adapting environments and addresses programmatic and physical access issues. Knowledge and awareness components of this course may be delivered via distance education. Explores current public policy initiatives for coordinating services for infants and toddlers. Models of services delivery and approaches to family-centered service are discussed. Focuses on applying behavior analysis principles and social learning theory to increase learning by students with special needs.
Emphasis is on single subject research designs.
Focuses on alternative language and communication techniques for children with severe language and speech impairments. Examines screening and evaluation techniques, treatment goals, and intervention procedures. Field experience is required. Introduces basic statistical procedures and test characteristics. Appropriate terminology and practices related to formal and informal assessment are applied throughout the course.