SE 905 - Development and Characteristics of Students with High-Prevalence Disabilities

(3.00 cr.)

Prerequisite: SE 761 or equivalent or written permission of the program director. Students demonstrate knowledge of high prevalence disorders/disabilities typically requiring special education services and/or specially designed instruction. Topics include in-depth study of characteristics and course of atypical growth and development patterns, similarities and differences among and between disabilities, and the lifelong impact of these disabilities. Educational, social, and behavioral issues are covered in detail, as well as other issues specific to learning disabilities, mild intellectual disabilities, ADHD, speech and language impairments, autism spectrum disorders, and emotional and behavioral disorders. Problems associated with autism spectrum disorders and occurring disabilities are also included. The multidimensional impact of overlapping disabilities is emphasized.