Maricopa Community Colleges  EDU161   19956-19995 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  05/23/95  
EDU161      19956-19995 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Parenting the Child with Special Needs
Specific techniques and strategies used to parent the disabled child. Role of parental involvement to meet needs of disabled child. Overview of dynamics of parent-child and child-family relations. Legislation affecting disabled children. Prerequisites: None.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
EDU161   19956-19995 Parenting the Child with Special Needs
1. Describe parental reactions to having a disabled child. (I)
2. Identify sources of stress for parents and family systems. (I, II)
3. Explain the rationale for parent involvement in the education of special needs children. (II, III)
4. Describe the legal implications of Individual Education Plans (IEP) and Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP) as a contract between parents and school district. (III)
5. Describe appropriate parenting activities for daily living. (IV)
6. Identify community resources for parents of special needs children. (V)
7. Explain current special needs legislation. (VI)
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EDU161   19956-19995 Parenting the Child with Special Needs
    I. Impact of Special Needs Child on the Family
        A. Parental reactions
          1. Initial impact
          2. Adjustment
          3. Accommodations
        B. Family reactions
          1. Meeting sibling needs
          2. Other family members
        C. Sources of stress
          1. Health
          2. Death
          3. Sex education
      II. Parental Responsibilities
          A. Physical health
          B. Mental health
          C. Communications with professionals
        III. Education Needs of Special Needs Children
            A. Current mandates
              1. Federal
              2. State
              3. Local
              4. Individual Education Plans (IEP)
              5. Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP)
            B. Home-based delivery systems
              1. Early intervention programs
              2. Visiting teachers
              3. Independent living
              4. Group homes
            C. School-based delivery systems
              1. Preschool
              2. Elementary
              3. High school
            D. Parent - professional teamwork
          IV. Parenting Techniques and Strategies for Daily Living
              A. Management of daily schedules
              B. Discipline
              C. Activities
            V. Community Resources
                A. Social services
                B. Family support groups
                C. Advocacy groups
              VI. Current Legislation
                  A. Public Law 94 - 142
                  B. Public Law 99 - 457
                  C. Public Law 101-476
                  D. Public Law 101-336
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