Childhood Disability and Social Actions (Practical)

Paper Code:

DHSC 514 (B)

Credits:

2

Contact Hours:

60.00

Max. Marks:

100.00

Objective:

This course will enable the students to:

Administer various tests to measure the capabilities of an individual.
Get exposure to the techniques and solutions for improvement of handicap condition.
Understand the societal attitude towards handicap.

Contents:

Visits- Government and Private Institutions and Organisations (CGC, schools, NGO’s, Hospitals)
Case profile of child with disability
Planning developmentally appropriate activity for children with disability , develop material/aids for that and conduct the activity in institutions dealing with disability.
Preparation of information materials for any one disability
Select Psychometric tests (Raven’s Progressive Matrices, Test for Learning disability) and intelligence test (anyone)

Essential Readings:

Chopra,G., (2012). Early Detection of Disabilities and persons with disabilities in the community. New Delhi: Engage publications
Chopra,G., (2012). Stimulating Development of Young Children with Disabilities at Anganwadi and at Home: A Practical Guide. New Delhi: Engage publications.
Sharma, N. (Ed)(2010). The Socail Ecology of Disability-Technical Series -3Lady Irwin College. Delhi:Academic Excellence
Mangal, S. K. (2007).Exceptional children: An introduction to special education. New Delhi: Prentice Hall of India
Jangira, N.K.(1997) “Special Educational Needs of Children and Young Adults: An Unfinished Agenda,” Education and Children with Special Needs: From Segregation toInclusion,Ed. Seamus Hegarty, MithuAlur, Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications Inc.
Karna, G. N. (1999). United Nations and rights of disabled persons: A study in Indian perspective. New Delhi: A.P.H. Publishing Corporation.
Mani, R. (1988). Physically handicapped in India. Delhi: Ashish Publishing House.
Mastropieri, M. A., & Scruggs, T. E. (2004). The inclusive classroom: Strategies for effective instruction. NY: Pearson

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