Purpose
The purpose of this module is to provide information on the etiology and characteristics of infants and young children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This module aims to expand the knowledge base and capacity of pre-professionals, educators, and service providers. Each topic embedded in this module includes the following materials: (a) syllabus, (b) professional development guide (slide deck), (c) case study, (d) learning activities, (e) multimedia illustrations, and (f) resources. Topics within the module can also be adapted by faculty for use as course materials.
The topics within this module are designed to be flexible sample syllabus serves as a resource to help you consider the key sections and content to include in a syllabus, as well as ideas for content specific to each topic area. PD guides can be used in their entirety to cover multiple PD sessions. Specific content in the topics, PD guides, multimedia illustrations (videos), learning activities, and resources can be used individually to enhance existing course content.
Objectives
As a result of active participation and successful engagement with this module, students will be able to
- Define aspects of various intellectual and developmental disabilities, including potential causes, prevalence, early signs, diagnosis and eligibility, treatment/therapies, and evidence-based practices.
- Recognize the science and practice screening for IDD.
- Compare and contrast different therapies available for children with IDD.
- Practice implementing and teaching others about EBPs for children with IDD.
1.1.1: Autism Spectrum Disorder
The purpose of this topic is to provide information on Autism Spectrum Disorder. This topic aims to expand the knowledge base and capacity of pre-professionals, educators, and service providers. The Autism Spectrum Disorder topic includes the following materials: (a) syllabus, (b) professional development guide (slide deck), (c) case study, (d) learning activities, (e) multimedia illustrations, and (f) resources. This topic can also be adapted by faculty for use as course materials.
1.1.2: Genetics: Chromosome Deletions and Abnormalities
The purpose of this topic is to provide information on Chromosome Deletions and Abnormalities. This topic aims to expand the knowledge base and capacity of pre-professionals, educators, and service providers. The Chromosome Deletions and Abnormalities topic includes the following materials: (a) syllabus, (b) professional development guide (slide deck), (c) case study, (d) learning activities, (e) multimedia illustrations, and (f) resources. This topic can also be adapted by faculty for use as course materials.
1.1.3: Genetics: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
The purpose of this topic is to provide information on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). This topic aims to expand the knowledge base and capacity of pre-professionals, educators, and service providers. The Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders topic includes the following materials: (a) syllabus, (b) professional development guide (slide deck), (c) case study, (d) learning activities, (e) multimedia illustrations, and (f) resources. This topic can also be adapted by faculty for use as course materials.
1.1.4: Genetics: Fragile X Syndrome
1.1.5: Genetics: Joubert Syndrome and Related Disorders
1.1.6: Intellectual Disability
The purpose of this topic is to provide information on Intellectual Disability in Infants and Children. This topic aims to expand the knowledge base and capacity of pre-professionals, educators, and service providers. The Intellectual Disability topic includes the following materials: (a) syllabus, (b) professional development guide (slide deck), (c) case study, (d) learning activities, (e) multimedia illustrations, and (f) resources. This topic can also be adapted by faculty for use as course materials.
1.1.7 Motor Disabilities
The purpose of this topic is to provide information on Motor Disabilities, including Spina Bifida and Muscular Dystrophy, in Infants and Children. This topic aims to expand the knowledge base and capacity of pre-professionals, educators, and service providers. The Motor Disability topic includes the following materials: (a) syllabus, (b) professional development guide (slide deck), (c) case study, (d) learning activities, (e) multimedia illustrations, and (f) resources. This topic can also be adapted by faculty for use as course materials.
1.1.8: Prader-Willi Syndrome and Angelman Syndrome
The purpose of this topic is to provide information on Prader-Willi Syndrome and Angelman Syndrome. This topic aims to expand the knowledge base and capacity of pre-professionals, educators, and service providers. The Prader-Willi Syndrome and Angelman Syndrome topic includes the following materials: (a) syllabus, (b) professional development guide (slide deck), (c) case study, (d) learning activities, (e) multimedia illustrations, and (f) resources. This topic can also be adapted by faculty for use as course materials.
1.1.9: Rett Syndrome
The purpose of this topic is to provide information on Rett Syndrome. This topic aims to expand the knowledge base and capacity of pre-professionals, educators, and service providers. The Rett Syndrome topic includes the following materials: (a) syllabus, (b) professional development guide (slide deck), (c) case study, (d) learning activities, (e) multimedia illustrations, and (f) resources. This topic can also be adapted by faculty for use as course materials.
1.1.10: Sensory Impairments
The purpose of this topic is to provide information on sensory impairments including hearing impairments, vision impairments, and deaf-blindness. This topic aims to expand the knowledge base and capacity of pre-professionals, educators, and service providers. The sensory impairment topic includes the following materials: (a) syllabus, (b) professional development guide (slide deck), (c) case study, (d) learning activities, (e) multimedia illustrations, and (f) resources. This topic can also be adapted by faculty for use as course materials.
1.1.11: Traumatic Brain Injury
The purpose of this topic is to provide information on Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). This topic aims to expand the knowledge base and capacity of pre-professionals, educators, and service providers. The Traumatic Brain Injury topic includes the following materials: (a) syllabus, (b) professional development guide (slide deck), (c) case study, (d) learning activities, (e) multimedia illustrations, and (f) resources. This topic can also be adapted by faculty for use as course materials.