MCCCD Program Description

Developmental Disabilities Assistance Training

Course: BHS271

First Term: 2020 Fall

Lecture 3.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S - Standard Load

Description: Introduction to the field of developmental disability assistance. Also includes common causes of developmental disabilities, treatments and other behavioral conditions that may affect such individuals.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe common developmental disabilities and their causes. (I) 2. Define the state, and Federal standards for care and service of individuals with developmental disabilities. (II) 3. Explain the basic principles and implications of the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as other Federal and state programs and laws dealing with individuals with developmental disabilities. (II) 4. Identify different teaching and learning modalities for students with developmental disabilities. (III) 5. Demonstrate communication skills appropriate whenever assisting individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. (III) 6. Describe the process of functional assessments. (III) 7. Identify various life quality issues impacted by developmental disabilities. (IV) 8. Describe social and behavioral models for assisting people with developmental disabilities. (IV) 9. Explain differences in expressions, behaviors, and attitudes that commonly impact the social interactions of individuals with developmental disabilities. (IV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Developmental disabilities A. Definitions B. History of developmental disabilities C. Types 1. Autism 2. Cerebral palsy 3. Cognitive and intellectual disabilities 4. Epilepsy 5. Fetal alcohol syndrome 6. Spina bifida 7. Other D. Etiology E. Overview of diagnosis F. Overview of treatments II. Disability and the law A. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) B. Developmental disabilities assistance and Bill of Rights Act C. Governor`s Council on Developmental Disabilities D. State Department of Developmental Disabilities E. Department of Education F. Group homes and institutions/home care G. Cultural and racial differences in care III. Teaching and learning A. Derivations 1. Genetic 2. Psychological B. Communication skills C. Overview of positive behavior intervention and support (PBIS) D. Functional assessment E. Overview of treatments IV. Quality of life A. Definitions B. Measurement and reporting 1. Assessment methodologies 2. Objective and subjective metrics C. Relationship between individuals and their environment D. Assessing the environment E. Social and behavioral models for successful interaction and learning

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 25, 2020

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