Curriculum materials, teaching methods and equipment, educational kits, etc. are introduced. This course is an introduction to the field of mental retardation including a study of biological, sociological and psychological theory and research. Recommended teaching techniques are presented. This course is an in-depth consideration of the nature and needs of children with behavioral handicaps. This course deals with problems of etiology, classification and educational management of the broad spectrum of emotional and social maladjustment.
Special reference is made to the problems of children who require special education services.
Fieldwork participation is an integral part of the course. Realistic programming for such individuals requires knowledge of the role of related professions, teaching self-help skills and the care and management of severely and profoundly handicapped persons. The student is required to receive part of his or her instruction in a setting where he or she can gain experience in observing behavior and be afforded opportunities to witness current curriculum practices with the severely and profoundly handicapped. This course is a study of problems associated with neurologically and perceptually impaired children. This course also covers etiology, types, associated handicapping conditions, suggested procedures for evaluating levels of disabilities, and suggested procedures for dealing with these disabilities.