Analysis and Treatment of Developmental Disabilities   [Archived Catalog]
2011-2012 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook with Addendum
   

SP 404 - Analysis and Treatment of Developmental Disabilities


This course builds upon basic principles of learning and applied behavior analysis. The course will offer advanced coverage of special topics and will include behavior analysis in school settings; focus on parent training; assessment and treatment procedures for improving functional communication skills of individuals with developmental disabilities; impact of DD on families; managing problem behaviors such as self-injury or mutilation, food refusal, and noncompliance; and working with special populations such as children with autism. (3 credits)