Description

Autism, Dyslexia, Asperger’s Syndrome and Learning disabilities’ medical and educational information are discussed in the text, websites and videos. Understanding the child’s skills and problem-solving ability will benefit teachers. The class is comprised of acquiring information from a textbook, and websites with articles and videos.

Syllabus, Objectives, and Outcomes

Objectives:

By the end of this course, the student will:

• understand the glossary and definition of learning disabilities.
• be able to analyze factors which affect development behavior, attention, behavior, and learning.

Text:

Silver, Larry B.  (2006).  Misunderstood Child (4th ed.).  NY: Three River Press

The following assignments and projects are required for this course = 30 hrs. This course is self-paced however feel free to email the instructor anytime during the course if you have any questions or concerns.

• Read text including prologue (432 pages)   
• Watch videos and read articles on web
• Write reflections (5) (1 page)  
• Research articles reviews of the Internet (2) - (write a half page each)
• Essay - (overall what you have interacted with) (1 – 2 pages)

Class assignments and activities are designed to enhance students’ education and develop their skills in research, critical analysis, and academic writing.  An essay is required at the closing of the class.

**Registration Instructions**

Online registration URL closes @ 5:00 p.m. June 9, 2023.

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