EDSP 464 - Introduction to Students Who Access Adapted Curriculum

Credits: (3)

Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: EDSP 360 or EDSP 361 and a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Emphasis is on the psychological, educational, medical, functional, and sociological characteristics of persons classified as having intellectual disability and severe, multiple cognitive and physical or sensory disabilities. These are students whose cognitive impairments or adaptive skills require adaptations to the general curriculum and whose functional skills are significantly different from those of typically developing peers. Major topics include causes and prevention of intellectual and developmental disability, assessment procedures for identification and instruction, physical and sensory disabilities, educational program planning, student and family involvement and current issues and trends in the field. Collaboration with families and other professionals, culturally sensitive education, and the use of research-based practices are integrated throughout the course.