COURSE INFORMATION:

COURSE OVERVIEW

In this subject, students will focus on the families of special needs children to understand the challenges and needs of these families as well as the skills and strategies required of developmental services workers and educators working with such families. Students will also learn the common legal and ethical concerns surrounding children with special needs and their families and the unique approaches required due to the diversity in families with special needs children, cultural considerations, age, and communication styles.

TRAINING LOCATIONS

North Bay Campus or Online – www.nativetc.com

Part 1: Historical and Legal Foundations of Family Involvement in Special Education in Canada

Part 2: Historical and Current Perspectives of Family Involvement

Part 3: Family Members’ Roles and Characteristics

Part 4: Communicating and Collaborating with Families

Part 5: Diversity Among Families and Professionals

Part 6: Cultural Competence and Working with Families from Diverse Backgrounds

Part 7: Understanding the Family Perspective

Part 8: Special Considerations for Families: Birth through High School

Part 9: Family Voices

Skill Competencies: Apply person-directed supports and services that respect and promote self-determination for people with developmental disabilities. Demonstrate leadership in the development of inclusive communities.

Knowledge Competencies: Identify and select person-directed supports and services that respect and promote self-determination for people with developmental disabilities. Outline and describe how to extend leadership in the development of inclusive communities.