Observation of preschool programs. Observational methodology in developmental assessment and a review of principles and procedures of behavior change from a social learning perspective. Particular attention will be given to the design, implementation, and evaluation of behavioral interventions with children and families. Methods and procedures for facilitating development of high risk or handicapped infants through relationship-based intervention. Reviews the contributions and perspectives of various early intervention disciplines.
Students design infant intervention programs.
The acquisition of linguistic skills antecedent to early reading and the problems of acquisition of reading during early school years. The normal functioning of organ systems and the most common malformations, dysfunctions, and diseases. Effects of these disorders on the child and family are studied. Topics vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.