CRIN X51 - Language Development and Reading Instruction for Exceptional Students

(3). Prereq/Corequisite(s): CRIN X48 or CRIN X53

A course which focuses on normal language development and language communication disorders in exceptional children and youth. Topics discussed include language acquisition in the normally developing child contrasted with developmentally disordered children diagnosed with mental retardation, emotional disturbance, visual and hearing impairments, aphasia, and autism. Emphasis is placed upon development, teacher assessment, and classroom techniques in teaching reading and written language.