Sociolinguistic and neurolinguistic study of the written language disorders of individuals with disabilities. Identification of error patterns, assessment tools, and instructional techniques in written language. Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities. In-depth examination of teaching procedures which promote cognitive, social, oral language, and achievement gains for individuals with learning disabilities. Causes and characteristics of persons with orthopedic impairments and discussion of physical management strategies.
Emphasis is on a transdisciplinary service delivery model.
Intervention Strategies for Persons with Orthopedic Impairments. 5 hours. Characteristics of Individuals with Behavioral Disorders. 5 hours. Characteristics of behavioral disorders including definition, eligibility, assessment, causal factors, characteristics of various disorders, and current issues. Teaching Individuals with Behavioral Disorders. 5 hours. Procedures for planning and implementing adaptations, and managing disordered behavior in educational and community settings.