EPSY 6302 Teaching Individuals with Low Incidence Disabilities in Inclusive Settings
This course will focus on assessment, curriculum planning, and instruction of individuals with severe intellectual, orthopedic, sensory, behavioral and functional impairments generally occurring in less than 1% of the population (i.e., low incidence). These individuals typically require significantly more and significantly different support than their same aged peers in public schools. Although the course will focus on instructional techniques in all settings, it will focus primarily on instruction in public school settings and in inclusive classrooms. A brief review of the definitions and eligibility categories most often associated with the term low incidence will be provided along with a discussion on how low incidence disabilities affect families and family systems. Students will describe and practice specialized assessment techniques and instruments used with low incidence populations. Students will then identify, select, and demonstrate appropriate teaching strategies and behavioral support for various situations and individuals with low incidence disabilities. Students will learn special procedures for health care issues, motor disabilities, communication, and socialization skills. Considerations for developing skills in the home, community, and workplace will be described and applied to case studies. Students will describe transition and adulthood issues.
Prerequisite
Admission to graduate school.
Offered
As scheduled