ECED 0295 - Survey of Exceptionalities

3 Credit Hours

The Survey of Exceptionalities course provides an overview of the field of special education geared to those who are preparing to work with children and youths (birth to 21) with special needs in the context of cultural, language and ability diversity. The course provides fundamental information on the historical context of disability, laws and legal cases affecting the delivery of services to individuals with exceptionalities, and the principles of effective educational approaches for each exceptionality including early intervention and programs services for those identified as gifted and talented. IDEA categories of exceptionality presented include low incidence and high incidence disabilities (e.g., learning disabilities, behavior disorders, communication disorders, autism, traumatic brain injury, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, other health impairments, and multiple and severe disabilities).