CFS 356 - The Exceptional Child

Institution:

Berea College

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Description:

Prerequisite: CFS 130, EDS 227 (formerly 327), or EDS 228 (formerly 328), or permission of instructor Offered: Typically alternate Spring Terms (next offered Spring 2011) An introductory course focusing on definitions, assessment, etiology, psychological effects, and treatment of mental retardation, impaired hearing, speech and vision, orthopedic problems, epilepsy, autism, childhood schizophrenia, the gifted child, and others. Attention is devoted to an introduction to individual differences and cultural, family, and social diversity, legal and ethical guidelines, intervention resources and strategies, interdisciplinary service models, and IEPs and IFSPs. 10 field hours. 1 Course Credit

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.berea.edu

Phone Number:

(859) 985-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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