This course is intended to acquaint students with the general area of learning disabilities and behavior disorders. Historical perspectives, etiologic factors, assessment, and instructional strategies are discussed. Various service delivery systems appropriate to this group also are discussed. This course provides knowledge and experience in various behavior management strategies. This two-part course emphasizes the components of designing, implementing, and assessing an instructional program for individuals with disabilities at the elementary and secondary level.
Emphasis is placed on instructional adaptations and research-based methodologies.
A tutorial teaching experience is included as part of this two-part course. The course follows a lifespan orientation, looking at assessment needs from infancy to adulthood. Course content serves as a precursor to material covered in more advanced assessment courses associated with various specialty areas. The purpose of this course is to provide students with knowledge and skills in instructional and assistive technology that can be used to assist students with disabilities in accessing a variety of environments. Students are introduced to a variety of platforms, software applications, and devices.