Methods: Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities
General
Prefix
CFS
Course Number
643
Course Level
Graduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Education and Learning Design
Description
Teaching strategies for infants and toddlers with disabilities/delays including appropriate handling, positioning and feeding related to disabilities and/or special health concerns. Linking assessment information to the development of appropriate goals/objectives and interventions. Working as a member of an interdisciplinary team/development of IFSPs/Home visiting.
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Identify the laws and policies that govern early intervention and special education services.
Outcome
Apply appropriate program design and curricula for infants and toddlers who are developing in atypical patterns.
Outcome
Demonstrate sensitivity to families with children with disabilities.
Outcome
Identify needs of infants/toddlers and their families by linking assessment to appropriate programming and resources.
Outcome
Examine current issues and practices regarding home and center-based services for young children birth to age three.
Outcome
Develop skills in working as a team member with parents and other professionals.
Outcome
Analyze cultural similarities and differences when working with families in early intervention services.
Dependencies
Programs
CFS643
is a
completion requirement
for: