Special Needs: Working with Children and Families
Course Learning Objectives
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Define inclusion
- Recognize characteristics of different types of childhood disabilities and impairments
- Apply basic modifications within the classroom for each type of disability or condition
- Recall the stressors that affect the family's individual and collective ability to cope
- Identify how families cope with change related to disability
- Recognize how early education professionals can assist families affected by disabilities
Includes:
schedule 2 Hours
star_outline 0.20 CEUs
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computer 1 year unlimited access
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face Early childhood training approval
Description
Providing quality education is the shared goal of all early care and
education professionals. Part of providing quality education is being aware of the unique needs of children
with special needs and providing support for families.
This course is designed to provide educators with a basic understanding of some of the more commonly
occurring types of special needs as well as classroom modifications to accomodate them. Participation in this course will improve
your understanding of the developmental areas affected by special needs as well as spark ideas for adapting learning environments to meet children's needs. You will also learn about the unique challenges and stresses that accompany being a part of a family affected by disability and ways you can help families cope.
This course will be divided into two parts:
- Part 1 - Overview of Special Needs
- Part 2 - Helping Families Cope
Not all courses are approved for early care and education in every state. Please check State and CEU Approvals page for details.
