Caring for the Special Child

Designed for parents and caregivers of children with special needs, this 12-week course is delivered through a mix of self-instructional print modules, audio-visual materials, and face-to-face sessions.

Objectives

The course seeks to enable participants to:
  • Contrast normal development with the progress of children with special needs;
  • Demonstrate ways of addressing the following needs of children with special needs: physical, cognitive, social and behavioral, and motor needs;
  • Describe a multidisciplinary team approach to caring for special children;
  • Develop a “caring plan” for their child’s development with members of a multidisciplinary team;
  • Identify institutions that assist children with special needs specially those in the community; and
  • Summarize national laws and policies relevant to children with special needs;

Admission Requirements

Participants must have at least a high school education, as well as a good command of written and spoken English.

 
 
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