CDEC 1359 - Children With Special Needs

Institution:

Angelina College

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Description:

Three hours credit. A survey of information regarding children with special needs including possible causes and characteristics of exceptionalities, educational intervention, available resources, referral processes, and the advocacy role and legislative issues. The student will demonstrate knowledge of causes, incidence, and characteristics of exceptionalities related to cognitive, physical, social, and emotional domains of development; current terminology and practices for educational intervention; availability and accessibility of appropriate resources; accommodation in inclusive early childhood settings; legal mandates and their impact on the early childhood practices and environment; and the role of advocacy for children with special needs and their families. The student will demonstrate skills in recognition of indicators of exceptionalities; practical application of techniques for educational intervention and accommodation; identification of appropriate resources and referral practices for individual children and families; interpretation of the impact of legal mandates on early childhood programs; and advocating for children with special needs and their families. Three lecture hours each week.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.angelina.edu

Phone Number:

(936) 639-1301

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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