EDN 420 - Young Children with Special Needs

ECE 100, ECE 200, ECE 225, ECE 235; prior or concurrent election of ECE 240. (4).

Introduction to working with young children (birth-8 years old) with special needs. Topics include: Developmental and ecological perspectives on young children with special needs, assessment, identification, IFSPs, IEPs, least restrictive environments, early childhood special education and intervention programs, strategies and techniques, ancillary supports, family supports, transition to primary grades, and ongoing support in the primary grades. Also listed as ECE 420.