B.Ed. (Learning Disability) (LD) Introduction to Neuro Developmental Disabilities Syllabus - Mumbai University

Introduction

• The course integrates relevant subject matter in the areas of Learning Disability, intellectual Disability and Autism Spectrum Disorder. This course will prepare pre-service teachers to work with students with Neuro Developmental disabilities in inclusive and specialized settings. It fosters the acquisition of the broad-based knowledge and skills needed to provide effective educational programs for students with learning and behavior characteristics. The course emphasizes implications for educational and vocational programming, curriculum, and instruction.

Objectives

After completing the course the learners will be able to:

• Discuss the characteristics and types of learning disability.
• Describe the tools, areas of assessment and apply intervention strategies to enhance learning
• Explain the characteristics and types of Intellectual disability.
• Describe the tools, areas of assessment and prepare and apply intervention strategies for independent living
• Explain the characteristics and types of Autism spectrum Disorder
• Describe the tools, areas of assessment and apply intervention strategies

Module 1: Overview of Neuro-developmental disabilities

• 1.1 Neuro-developmental disabilities: concept
• 1.2 Types and characteristics
• 1.3 Prevalence and incidence
• 1.4 Educational implications: Needs
• 1.5 Educational implications: Classroom Strategies

Module 2: Learning Disability: Nature, needs and intervention

• 2.1 Definition, Types
• 2.2 Characteristics (Typewise)
• 2.3 Areas of assessment
• 2.4 Strategies for reading, writing and maths
• 2.5 Curricular adaptation, IEP

Module 3: Intellectual Disability: Nature, needs and intervention

• 3.1 Definition, Types and Characteristics
• 3.2 Areas of assessment
• 3.3 Strategies for functional academics and social skills
• 3.4 Assistive devices, Adaptations, Individualized Education Plan, Person centered plan, Life skill education
• 3.5 Vocational training and independent living

Module 4: Autism Spectrum Disorder: Nature, needs and intervention

• 4.1 Definition, Types and Characteristics
• 4.2 Areas of assessment
• 4.3 Instructional Approaches
• 4.4 Teaching Methods
• 4.5 Vocational training and career opportunities

Module 5: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Nature, needs and intervention

• 1.1 Definition, types and characteristics
• 1.2 Areas of assessment
• 1.3 Environmental adaptations
• 1.4 Instructional methods
• 1.5 Behaviour management methods

Transactions

• Conventional lecturing, PPTs, Visits, Observations, class discussions, Videos, reflecting upon learnt knowledge.

Hands on experience for notional hours (any two). 30 hrs 10 marks

• 1 Review an assessment tool for a child with learning disability in the given area and report Your reflections
• 2 Read a life skill curriculum and reflect upon it
• 3 Study a screening tool for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Use it with three children and submit report.
• 4 Plan an educational program on the basis of an assessment report of a child with ID/Autism
• 5 Prepare a small checklist to suspect ADHD among children

SuggestedReadings

• Accardo,P.J., Magnusen,C., and Capute,A.J Autism: Clinical and Research Issues. York Press, Baltimore, 2000
• American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (4th ed. TR). Washington DC. 2000
• Bala, M.J : Methods of Teaching Exceptional Children, 2004
• Browning , R, E: Teaching Students with Behaviour and Serve Emotional Problems, Jampala, M, B: Methods of Teaching Exceptional Children, 2004
• Higgins J : Practical Ideas that Really work for students with Dyslexia and other reading Disorders, 2003
• Kauffman James M. & Hallahan Daniel P. (Ed) (2011) Handbook of Special Education. Routledge NY
• Moyes, R.A Building Sensory Friendly Classrooms to Support Children with Challenging Behaviors: Implementing Data Driven Strategies, 2010
• Pierangelo, R. & Giuliani G.A.Transition services in Special Education, Allyn& Bacon, 2003
• Reddy G.L. & Rama, R: Education of children with special needs, New Delhi - Discovery Pub. 2000
• Simpson, R. L, Myles, B, S: Educating children and youth with autism: strategies for effective practice. (2nd edition) Pro Ed. Texas, 2008
• Smith, D.D: Introduction to Special Education Teaching in an Age of opportunity, Allyn& Bacon, 2003
• Strichart, S., S :Teaching Study Strategies to Students with Learning Disabilities, Allyn & Bacon, Boston 1993
• Swady, E.R: Diagnosis & Correction of Reading, Difficulties, Allyn& Bacon Boston 1989
• Taylor, B: Reading Difficulties : Instruction and Assessment, Random House, New York, 1988
• Wong. B, Y, L: .The ABCs of Learning Disabilities, 1996.