EDL 653 Low Incidence Disabilities

This course covers traits and research-based strategies for students who have LOW INCIDENCE DISABILITIES: (Significant Cognitive Delays-Intellectual/ Developmental Disabilities, Low Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders or Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Serious Physical Disabilities-Orthopedic Impairments, Complex Health Issues-Other Health Impairments, Multiple Disabilities, Visual Impairments including Blindness, Hearing Impairments including Deafness and Severe Emotional Disorders). It includes instructional planning and pedagogical techniques for all academic, social-behavioral and other functional skill areas, and monitoring of students’ progress from these instructional techniques. Medical and physical management techniques are also included. (Prerequisites: EDL 629 or equivalency) (Field Experience or equivalency required)