Focus is on development of intervention within community, school, vocational, domestic, and social settings for both school-age students and adults. Particular emphasis is placed on developing effective applied skills through course work, practicum, and an applied research study and write- up. The issues involved in mainstreaming including goals, strategies, and legal and ethical implications. Teaching reading directly to students with special needs. Emphasis will be placed on procedures with a strong database of support.
Emphasis is placed on procedures with a strong database of support.
An overview of principles and practical procedures involved in infant and preschool services integrating children with disabilities. Field experiences are provided. An examination of normal physical and neuromotor development with an emphasis on methods for identifying and treating delayed and dysfunctional development. Treatment approaches will address designing interventions and adapting the environment. Course work and practicum required.