ECE 055 - Introduction to Children with Special Needs

    Recent Professors
    Randi Osburn
    Recent Semesters
    2026FA
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    2026FA Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This is one of two courses to meet the Children with Special Needs Specialization for the Child Development Permit. The course focuses on learning about young children with developmental disabilities and those who are at risk. It will include discussions of the following: special education laws, special education terminology, typical and atypical patterns of development, specialized services and contemporary issues and challenges. Several class sessions will be devoted to the understanding of developmental delays and specific disabilities, such as, autism, sensory impairments, and the effects of pre-natal substance exposure.