Course Code
EDA206
Course Credit
3
This course examines the most prevalent exceptionalities as identified by the Ministry of Education including, developmental disability, speech and language impairments, learning disability, mild intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorders. The etiology, prevalence, and potential impact of each exceptionality on the developmental domains will be discussed. Current educational interventions with an emphasis on the role of the Educational Assistant will be reviewed in each category based on common school protocols and best practice.