Supports for Children & Youth with Disabilities

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Course
CCSD 2230
Discontinued
Yes
Course code
CCSD 2230
Descriptive
Supports for Children & Youth with Disabilities
Department
Classroom & Community Support
Faculty
Applied Community Studies
Credits
3.00
Start date
End term
202030
PLAR
Yes
Semester length
Flexible delivery ranging over 2 to 15 weeks
Max class size
35
Contact hours
60 hours: Lecture/Practice
Method(s) of instruction
Lecture
Hybrid
Learning activities
  • Lecture
  • Case Studies
  • Problem-based learning
  • Reading groups
Course description
This course examines early intervention and inclusive school systems and evaluates current models of support for children and youth with disabilities. Students will examine different school and community supports and services using a quality of life framework.
Course content

 The following global ideas guide the design and delivery of this course:

  • The field of supporting people with disabilities has moved towards an inclusive, support-based service delivery system.  
  • There is now recognition of the rights of all children and youth, regardless of diverse abilities, to participate actively in natural settings within their communities. 
  • There are differences between natural and traditional service settings.
  • There is a full array of services and supports available.
Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Examine the strengths and limitations of service options for children and youth

  • Describe current models of  infant development
  • Describe current models of  supported child care
  • Describe current models of life skill support

Examine the necessary components of inclusive supports in schools

  • Explore the five areas of development upon which primary, intermediate and graduate curriculum is built upon
  • Review how all children learn through active participation
  • Explore the diversity of learners in schools and school district responses
  • Describe how individualization is provided for all learners
  • Describe how community participation is provided for all learners
  • Identify the differences between elementary and secondary culture
  • Clarify the role of the teacher and the classroom assistant

Examine the strengths and limitations of service options for adults

  • Compare and contrast eligibility criteria between programs and services for children and youth
  • Identify key factors that lead to a successful transition
  • Examines how different individualized planning tools can be used to plan at transition points
  • Compares and contrasts service outcomes for youth in their preparation for adulthood
Means of assessment
  • On-line contributions
  • Module exams
  • Case studies
  • Portfolio
Textbook materials

T.B.A.

Prerequisites

Nil

Corequisites

Nil

Which prerequisite

Nil