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Credits: 2
This seminar continues to review the characteristics of infants, toddlers and preschool children with, or at risk for developing disabilities; working with families through various types of services; eligibility requirements and current trends, providing parent training and support; the development of transdisciplinary teams; the role of team members; the development of teaming skills and working with families within an activity-based approach. Consultation, collaboration and communication with other professionals and parents are also covered in this course. In class discussion and dialogue will investigate early intervention topics. Students will keep a journal and prepare a final project working within teams. Students complete a field experience in EI settings as part of this course.
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