SPED 389 Strats Low Incidence Disabl

This course covers ADVANCED, research-based strategies/interventions for students who have LOW INCIDENCE DISABILITIES (LID): (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). Specifically, it includes instructional planning, pedagogical techniques (specially designed instruction) for all academic, social-behavioral and other functional skill areas, and monitoring of students’ progress resulting from these instructional techniques. Medical and physical management techniques for students in need are also included. A 40-hour field experience is required. (Prerequisites: EDU 381 with grade B-).