Upon completion of this course, students will be expected to:
1. Command a working knowledge of the social-emotional and cognitive continua of child development;
2. Identify and apply a range of strategies to support and guide parents/families in promoting a child's optimal development;
3. Reflect on, and develop as necessary, the personal skills required to work collaboratively with parents/families and interdisciplinary teams.

Topics will include:
- Overview - wholistic development: birth-12 months;
- Overview - wholistic development 1-3 years;
- Social-emotional and cognitive development: preschool to school-age(6yrs);
- Social attachment, knowledge and skills : the school-age child;
- Diversity of cultures, perspectives and opinion influencing child development;
- Role of diversity in social, educational & community environments;
- Introduction to additional disabilities and/or learning needs;
- Family systems theory – boundaries and roles;
- Impact of sensory disability on family life – functioning and coping mechanisms;
- Introduction to family counselling techniques - help-giving & advocacy skills;
- Parent-professional partnership and interdisciplinary team collaboration;
- Introduction to family-centered practice - coaching & guidance techniques;
- Impact of culture, language & lifestyle on service approach, delivery and guidance.

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No prior knowledge assumed.

Distance Learning : IT Based

Self Directed Learning
Tutorial

Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Self Directed Learning: for 9 hour(s) per Week for 13 weeks