ED 441 - Atypical Development

3 credits
Explores atypical development in early childhood, focusing on all domains of development including Gross Motor, Fine Motor, Cognitive, Language, Social/Emotional, and Adaptive. Students examine the causes and factors contributing to the development of various disabilities, the impact of a given disability on the child’s development and growth as well as on the family, and resources for supporting the child and family. Special attention is paid to supporting children to reach their optimal development through early intervention in the home as well as in the classroom. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above.
Graded (A-F) only.