DMD 101 - Introduction to Developmental Disabilities

3 credits

An overview of the historical perspectives, legal aspects, social, psychological, and developmental models of developmental disabilities. Topics will include issues that enable students to understand the causes of developmental disabilities. Class discussions, agency tours, and guest speakers will be incorporated into the course to help students develop a sensitivity to the issues, stresses, and problems encountered by individuals with developmental disabilities, their families, care providers, and paraprofessionals. [FALL] Three hours per week.