Maricopa Community Colleges  EDU161   19996-99999 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  06/22/99  
EDU161      19996-99999 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Family Centered Services
Specific techniques and strategies available to families that enhance interactions with a special needs child. An overview of dynamics of family-child and parent-child relations. Legislation affecting children with special needs. Prerequisites: None.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
EDU161   19996-99999 Family Centered Services
1. Describe family and parental reactions to having a disabled child. (I)
2. Identify sources of stress for family systems. (I, II)
3. Explain the rationale for family involvement in the education of special needs children. (II, III)
4. Describe the legal implications of Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP) and Individual Education Plans (IEP) as a contract between family, parents, and school district. (III)
5. Describe appropriate family and parenting activities for daily living. (IV)
6. Identify community resources for families with special needs children. (V)
7. Explain current special needs legislation. (VI)
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EDU161   19996-99999 Family Centered Services
    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. Family and 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 Family Service Plans (IFSP)
              5. Individual Education Plans (IEP)
            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. Professional teamwork with parents and family
          IV. Family and 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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