It will also deal with the meaning of this behavior in a school setting, at home, and with peers. It has been designed to help participants gain a greater awareness and understanding of the interrelationships among theory of child development, learning and behavior as these relate to emotional and social disorders. Critical analysis of case studies will be a major component of the course. Familiarizes the student with the types of learning disabilities, as well as with educational strategies for coping with them. The team approach to diagnosis will be stressed.
Emphasis is on the major current issues and trends in the field.
Discussions will also focus on the various methodologies and techniques for educating the developmentally disabled. Emphasis will be on the important basics of parents, assessment and intervention.