EDU 1270 - Supporting Young Children with Diverse Abilities

Credits: 3

This course introduces students to the history, philosophy, legislation, and recommended practices for supporting children with diverse abilities from birth through age 8. The course provides an overview of typical and atypical development and explore impacts of congenital and environmental factors on children with diverse abilities. Course topics include family-centered practice, early intervention, at-risk populations, inclusion, referrals, and partnerships with special education and health professionals. Prerequisite: a child development course. This course introduces concepts that are aligned with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Professional Standards for Early Childhood Educators: Standards 1-6

Prerequisites: Recommended Prior Learning: a course in child development.

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