Children with Disabilities: Development and Inclusion

Course Code: REL-BHC-0-CDDI

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028

Learning Objectives:
Identify common developmental delays in young children and the characteristics of specific developmental disabilities.
Describe the legislation that has affected inclusion.
Identify ways to maximize the inclusion of children with developmental disabilities.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Developmental Milestones & Common Developmental Disabilities

Understanding Developmental Delays & Disabilities

Developmental Milestones

Signs of Developmental Delays

Defining Developmental Disabilities

Characteristics of Developmental Disabilities

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Intellectual Disability

Down Syndrome

Fragile X Syndrome

Cerebral Palsy

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

Review

Summary

Section 3: Basics of Inclusion

Reason for Change

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

ADA and Section 504

Incorporating the Legislation

Types of Inclusion Services

Benefits of Inclusion

Benefits for Typically Developing Children

For Parents

Ongoing Opportunities for Support

Review

Summary

Section 4: Inclusion Strategies

Use of Inclusion Strategies

Supporting Transitions

Changing the Environment

Modify Materials

Enhance Instruction

Supporting Families

Review

Summary

Section 5: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

Resources

References

Instructor: Pamela Green, LCSW RPT

Pamela Green is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Registered Play Therapist. She has devoted over fifteen years to helping children and families within vulnerable populations heal from and overcome the many obstacles they face. Pam also has extensive experience in Crisis Intervention as she was an Intensive Family Intervention Team Leader for five years and spent several years working with a Domestic Violence Intervention Program as an advocate and a therapist to help survivors heal from their traumatic experiences, navigate legal systems, and access much-needed resources to change their lives for the better. Pam also provided clinical direction and supervision as zone leader for a 10-county, community mental health agency for several years. In addition, she has experience in work rehabilitation for people with disabilities across a range of ages and disability types.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Care Workers; General Staff; in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.