Overview
Key facts
This course will examine the broad field of developmental disabilities through the lifespan. Learners will appraise what is meant by developmental disability as well as etiology, prevalence, and characteristics of various developmental disabilities including autism spectrum disorder and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. Additionally, learners will examine the history of developmental disability policy in Ontario and current trends and issues including rights, entitlements, self-advocacy, and ethical considerations. Support and intervention practices as well as lifespan considerations such as mental health, employment and aging will also be reviewed.
Canadore College's Introduction to Developmental Disabilities programme will teach you more about this topic.
Programme Structure
- Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement. In addition, learning outcomes are interrelated and cannot be viewed in isolation of one another. As such, they should be viewed as a comprehensive whole. They describe performances that demonstrate that significant integrated learning by graduates of the program has been achieved.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 4 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Psychology View 45 other Short Courses in Psychology in CanadaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- You may enroll in a Continuing Education course at Canadore College if you are 19 years of age or older or if you have earned an Ontario Secondary School Diploma/Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent.
Tuition Fee
Funding
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