Units 03 & 04 - Young Children with Exceptionalities, Birth - Age 8

In this two-part unit, students examine typical and non-typical development of children from birth through age 8, a time of rapid brain growth and overall development that forms the foundation for all learning.  For young children who have exceptionalities in their physical, behavioral, developmental, or learning domains, these years are even more critical.  The purpose of this unit is to provide current, research-based knowledge and resources for professionals and their families who nurture, support, and provide services to exceptional children. Topics covered in the unit include various disabilities, disorders, and impairments as well as specific approaches to teaching and learning for those with exceptionalities.