TOURO COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUSLANDER COLLEGEDEPARTMENT: PsychologyCOURSE TITLE: Psychology of the Exceptional ChildCOURSE NUMBER: PSY 401PREREQUISITES: PSY 101CREDIT HOURS: 3DEVELOPER: Marlene Zacharowicz, Psy.D.LAST UPDATE: January 1, 2006COURSE DESCRIPTION Topics include a spectrum of exceptional function, including various learning disabilities, autism, attentional disorders, mental retardation, and gifted children. Emphasis will be placed upon a neuropsychological understanding of these conditionsand their remediation. The course includes discussion of the impact of these exceptional conditions on the child and the child’s environment (family, peers, schools, etc). Intervention strategies are also considered. . COURSE/ DEVELOPMENTAL OBJECTIVESThe student will:- Gain knowledge and competency regarding psychological and related processes involved in various exceptional conditions, such as learning disabilities, autism, and gifted children.- Understand ethical issues related to human exceptionality. - Critically differentiate between various diagnoses and therapies.COURSE/INSTITUTIONAL OBJECTIVESThis course is intended to introduce students to the broad topic of human exceptionality. Students should become familiarized with identification and remediation of various different conditions occurring during childhood. Furthermore,a more enhanced understanding of the impact of these conditions upon their developmental trajectory is emphasized.COURSE CONTENT1- Intelligence and Learning- Communication Disorders- Autism and related disorders- Attentional disorders- Dyslexia- Problems with writing, spelling, and other related issues- Mental retardation - Genetics and prenatal issues - Motor dysfunction- Emotional and behavioral problems- Gifted childrenHARDWARE/SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS Not applicable.COURSE REQUIREMENTS Assigned readingsMidtermFinalResearch paperGRADING GUIDELINESA. Students must complete designated reading assignmentsB. Students must complete research paperC. Students must take both exams METHODOLOGY Format of class includes didactic lectures, with an emphasis on classroom discussion. Additional media presentations will be included when relevant. COURSE TEXTSTitle: Human Exceptionality-8th EditionAuthors: Hardman, Drew, and EganPub Date: 2006Publisher: Allyn & BaconISBN #: 0-205-47034-3