SPED 4312 - Medical Problems in Child Development

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University of Arkansas at Little Rock

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Prerequisites: Admission to the Early Childhood Education Program and eligible for admission to Block III with a 2.65 GPA or greater. The primary concern of the course is to review medical conditions and events arising during prenatal, postnatal and early childhood which contribute to the nature and cause of major educational disabilities. Special attention is given to syndromes associated with mental retardation, disorders of the central nervous system, infections disease, and a wide range of conditions placing children at-risk for developmental delays. Emphasis is directed toward early medical identification, prevention of secondary disabilities, and strategies for responding to chronic health conditions in educational settings. Guest lectures by physicians and other health related professionals are an integral part of the course. Dual-listed in the UALR Graduate Catalog as SPED 5312. Three credit hours.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

ualr.edu/www/

Phone Number:

(501) 569-3000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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