Characterization of Exceptional Children Course

Geraldine Cochran - Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)

Characterization of Exceptional Children Course

Course Description

"This course will focus on information pertaining to exceptional children. Emphasis will be placed on the identification, etiology, and the intellectual, physical, emotional, social, behavioral, and educational variance of students with disabling conditions. Definitions, prevalence, causation, legal issues, and special education interventions and techniques will also be discussed.

Exceptionalities Discussed

1. Mental Retardation

2. Learning Disabilities

3. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

4. Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

5. Communication Disorders

6. Deaf or Hard of Hearing

7. Blindness or Low Visions

8. Autism Spectrum Disorders

9. Multiple and Severe Disabilities

10. Physical Disabilities

11. Special Gifts and Talents

Major Assignments

Observation Report

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Term paper

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This class made me aware of an area of need that I previously had no knowledge of. Of all of my courses, I think this one will probably have the greatest impact on my future. Having worked with exceptional students during observations, I now realize that this is another population that I definitely want to keep working with.