DMD 123 - Community Resources and Services for the Developmentally Disabled

3 credits

An overview of the school, daytime, residential, and community resources and services available to individuals with developmental disabilities. Students will study the various aspects of community and residential living arrangements available for the developmentally disabled from early childhood diagnosis through adulthood. Topics will include the principles of normalization, management skills, leisure time activities, sex education, behavior management, basic counseling skills, residential alternatives, liability, and recordkeeping provided to the developmentally disabled. Site visits, class tours of residential settings, and a review of career options for DMD majors will be provided. [FALL] Three hours lecture per week.
Prerequisite(s): DMD 101.