Maricopa Community Colleges  EDU160   19956-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
EDU160 19956-20086 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Introduction to Developmental Disabilities
Basic overview of causation, prevention and habilitation of developmentally disabled individuals. Historical development and influences affecting remediation and treatment of developmentally delayed or disabled individuals.
Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
EDU160   19956-20086 Introduction to Developmental Disabilities
1. Describe the historical development and change s in attitudes towards disabled individuals. (I, II)
2. Describe the development of current public policies and legislation to meet the needs of disabled individuals. (II)
3. Compare and contrast developmental delay, at-risk for developmental disabilities, established risk, biological risk, and environmental risk. (III)
4. Discuss characteristics of developmental disabilities including: emotional or behavioral characteristics, speech or language, physical disabilities, mental or cognitive deficits, and sensory disorders. (IV, V)
5. Describe the tools used in screening and assessment of developmental disabilities. (VI)
6. Identify community resources for the delivery of services. (VII)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
EDU160   19956-20086 Introduction to Developmental Disabilities
    I. Societal Attitudes Towards the Disabled
        A. Early advocates for the disabled
        B. Special education movement in public schools
        C. Compensatory education movement
          1. Public Law 94-142
          2. Public Law 99-457
          3. Public Law 101-476
      II. Current Issues
          A. Multicultural concerns
          B. Parent involvement
          C. Transition programs
          D. Public policies and legislation
        III. The Etiology of Developmental Disabilities
            A. Overview of normal development
            B. Developmental delay
            C. Developmental disability
            D. At-risk for developmental disabilities
              1. Established risk
              2. Biological risk
              3. Environmental risk
          IV. Sensory and Physical Disabling Conditions
              A. Sensory impairments
              B. Orthopedic impairments
              C. Health problems
            V. Behavior and Performance Disabling Conditions
                A. Speech and language
                B. Cognitive
                C. Behavioral
                D. Prevention
                E. Habilitation
              VI. Screening and Assessment
                  A. Tools and techniques
                  B. Processes
                  C. Special considerations
                  D. Prevention
                  E. Habilitation
                VII. Delivery of Services
                    A. Intervention programs
                    B. School-based programs
                    C. Group homes
                    D. Sheltered employment
                    E. Independent living
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