ECE 420 - Young Children with Special Needs.

(Formerly EDU 453). ECE 100, ECE 200, ECE 225, ECE 235; prior or concurrent election of ECE 240, ECE 340, EDE 360. (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 EDN 420.