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The Special Needs Child: Child- Family and Community I

The needs of the preschool child with disabilities is explored through an examination of the child, family, and environmental characteristics. Atypical language, speech, emotional, motor, and cognitive development is presented with a focus on the interdependent nature of these domains. A major focus is transdisciplinary collaboration of educators and specialists from occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech and language, psychology, and recreation and health in making educationally relevant decisions.

Course #
SPCED-GE 2126
Credits
3
Department
Teaching and Learning