HDFS 208

Credit: 3 hours.

Provides a multi-disciplinary, developmental approach to the study of disability relating to children and families. Students will explore social and emotional aspects of self-identity in children and youth with disabilities, as well as historical and social constructs around racial, cultural, and economic marginalization. The course will examine processes of identification, intervention, and integration of children who deviate significantly from developmental norms, including children who are gifted and talented. Basic introduction to Black Disability Studies, needs and preferences of Latinx families in supporting their children with disabilities, trauma-informed support, effects of the Covid 19 pandemic, neurodiversity supports relating to the attachment relationship, food insecurity and teratogens are included, as well as intersections of disability and LGBTQA+ self-identification. The course was designed for students studying child development, education, special education, social work, nursing, child life, pediatric medicine and therapies, advocacy, and other disciplines involved with children who have health concerns and/or disabilities.

Prerequisite: HDFS 105.