Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/25/95
ECH201 19956-20086	LEC	3 Credit(s)	3 Period(s)
Classroom and Physical Management of Children with Special Needs
Overview of techniques for managing classroom, physical, and emotional needs of special needs children. Observation techniques, methods of guiding individual and group behavior, physiological and psychological changes, safety issues, support devices and their application, and implication of medications will be explored. Prerequisites: EDU160.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
ECH201   19956-20086	Classroom and Physical Management of Children with Special Needs

1.	Correlate the physical and emotional problems with the educational needs of children with disabilities. (I,VI, VII)
2.	Discuss legal and ethical issues related to students with special needs. (I, VI, VII, XIV)
3.	Discuss the strengths and limitations of naturalistic observation data . (II)
4.	Describe approaches to managing children's behavior. (III)
5.	Describe techniques for using peer influence to help children reach desired behavioral goals. (IV)
6.	Discuss appropriate use of positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, and punishment. (IV)
7.	Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each approach to behavior management. (V)
8.	Discuss physiological changes that occur with specific disease processes. (VI)
9.	Describe various communication methods and their implications. (VII)
10.	Identify precautions used to provide a safe environment for the child with special equipment or devices. (VIII, IX, X, XI, XII)
11.	Demonstrate appropriate feeding techniques. (IX)
12.	Explain proper use of urinary devices. (X)
13.	Demonstrate appropriate lifting techniques. (XI)
14.	Summarize precautions related to the use of oxygen equipment. (XII)
15.	List the side effects of medications used for specific disease processes. (XIII)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
ECH201   19956-20086	Classroom and Physical Management of Children with Special Needs

I. Impact of Chronic Illness or Physical Disabilities A. On the child B. On the family C. In the classroom II. Techniques for Observing Children A. Naturalistic Observation B. Anecdotal records III. Approaches to Behavior Management A. Individual approaches B. Group approaches IV. Guiding Children's Behavior A. Behavior modification B. Observational learning C. Dynamic systems approach V. Evaluating Effectiveness A. Monitoring change B. Assessment VI. Physiological and Psychological Changes A. Cerebral Palsy B. Mental Retardation C. Diabetes Mellitus D. Asthma E. Cystic Fibrosis F. AIDS G. Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder H. Seizures VII. Communication Methods A. Communication with children B. Language therapy C. Augmentative devices VIII. Safety Needs A. Universal precautions B. Safety devices C. Safety techniques IX. Nutritional Needs A. Feeding techniques B. Special diets C. Special feeding equipment X. Toileting Needs A. Urinary devices B. Catheterizations and catheter care C. Bowel care XI. Mobility Needs A. Positioning B. Moving and lifting techniques C. Assistive devices XII. Oxygen Needs A. Care of child using oxygen B. Oxygen equipment and precautions XIII. Medications and Side Effects A. Anti-spasmotics B. Anti-infectives C. Hypoglycemices D. Bronchodilators E. Pancreatic enzymes F. Immunosupressants G. CNS stimulant H. Anti-seizures XIV. Legal and Ethical Issues

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