Description
This course is designed to address the needs of children who have low incidence disabilities. Areas of emphasis includes autism, TBI, orthopedic impairments and multi-handicapped. In addition to classroom-based instruction, students will participate in field-based experiences to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to implement programs appropriate for students with these types of disabilities. Students will be introduced to the resources available in adaptive technologies. Collaboration and coordination with specialized services, regular education, families and other agences will be addressed. Service learning will be included as a part of this class. Graduate Nature of the Course: Students taking this course for graduate credit will complete all assignments required for undergraduate credit and complete a graduate level research project (15-page research paper or a 5-page reflective analysis of a field-based experience) related to instructional strategies for increasing student