Focuses on recreation and leisure as a major aspect of independent living and community adjustment. Role of the schools in providing a comprehensive leisure education program for students with handicaps. Roles and responsibilities of those working in social, psychological, educational, recreational, and vocational settings are emphasized. Issues and field overviews. Academic areas as well as strategies for inclusion for the behavior-disordered learner in all aspects of the school curriculum.
Emphasis is on practical approach for teachers.
Focus on the medical and legal needs of persons with severe disabilities in educational, clinical, and social settings. Focuses on advanced methods of behavior management that go beyond traditional behavior modification practices. Examines specialized systems for teaching communication skills, normal speech, and implementation of communication instruction. Formal and informal methods of assessment. Aaaptations of existing technology, evaluation of its effectiveness.