COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course, a continuation of PSY1082, will deepen students’ understanding of developmental processes throughout the human lifespan. The course will focus on conditions and disorders commonly observed in children, examining behaviors that may signal the presence of developmental or psychological issues. Various treatment options for these behaviors and disorders will be explored, providing students with a thorough understanding of intervention strategies.
In addition, students will expand their knowledge of children with exceptionalities, focusing on inclusive educational practices for children with disabilities. Techniques for creating an effective and supportive classroom environment that accommodates students with special needs will be examined. The course will also delve into a range of common childhood disorders, enhancing students’ awareness and comprehension of these conditions and their impact on development.
Key Topics Covered
- Examine Lifespan Development: Explore developmental changes throughout the human lifespan, focusing on childhood.
- Investigate Childhood Conditions and Disorders: Study common disorders and conditions in children and the behaviors that may indicate their presence.
- Analyze Treatment Options for Childhood Disorders: Assess various treatment approaches for addressing behavioral and psychological disorders in children.
- Understand Children with Exceptionalities: Examine the characteristics and needs of children with exceptionalities and how these impact their development.
- Explore Inclusive Educational Practices: Investigate strategies for creating inclusive classroom environments for children with disabilities.
- Learn Classroom Management Techniques: Acquire effective classroom management techniques that include students with special needs.
- Enhance Awareness of Childhood Disorders: Expand comprehension of a wide range of common childhood disorders and their developmental implications.
REFERENCE MATERIALS
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Full-CLC Students
Based on your HESEAP application, you have been awarded full CLC for this course, classifying it as a test-out course, meaning no traditional instruction will be provided. Your CLC award signifies that you possess knowledge, whether gained through prior education or experience, equivalent to or surpassing what would typically be learned in a traditional college setting. Consequently, classroom attendance is not required; however, you are required to pass a final exam for the course successfully.
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The majority of the exam questions for this course are based upon information contained in the below search topics.
- (2014) Improving early child development with words: Dr. Brenda Fitzgerald at TEDxAtlanta. (Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8qc8Aa3weE
- Intro to Neurodevelopment Disorders https://www.khanacademy.org/science/health-and-medicine/mental-health/neurodevelopmental-disorders/v/intro-to-neurodevelopment-milestones
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Sufficient and Necessary Causes https://www.khanacademy.org/science/health-and-medicine/mental-health/neurodevelopmental-disorders/v/neurodevelopmental-disorders-sufficient-and-necessary-causes
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders: What is autism spectrum disorder? https://www.khanacademy.org/science/health-and-medicine/mental-health/neurodevelopmental-disorders/v/what-is-autism-spectrum-disorder
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders: What is Tourette’s? https://www.khanacademy.org/science/health-and-medicine/mental-health/neurodevelopmental-disorders/v/what-is-tourettes
- (2008) Forms and Causes of Childhood Disorders. Andrea Barkoukis, M.A., Natalie Staats Reiss, Ph.D., and Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. https://www.mentalhelp.net/articles/forms-and-causes-of-childhood-disorders/
- (2008) Treatment of Oppositional Defiant Disorder. Andrea Barkoukis, M.A., Natalie Staats Reiss, Ph.D., and Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. https://www.mentalhelp.net/articles/treatment-of-oppositional-defiant-disorder/
- Intro to Neurodevelopment Disorders https://www.khanacademy.org/science/health-and-medicine/mental-health/neurodevelopmental-disorders/v/intro-to-neurodevelopment-milestones
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