CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES (THEORY)

Paper Code: 
25HHD424
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to :

  1. Understand  the various methods of studying characteristics and  behavior in various handicaps. 
  2. Apply knowledge of definitions, etiology, diagnosis, and assessment of childhood disabilities
  3.  Create an understanding of the approaches and practices for inclusion
  4. To understand the empowerment of children and families

 

Course Outcomes: 

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(at course level)

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25HHD 424

CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES

(THEORY)

 

 

COHD 151:  Appraise the definition, needs, problems, significance, classification, and legislation for special children 

COHD152: Build knowledge about the definition, causes, classification, and assessment of visual, hearing, and orthopedic impairment

COHD153: Compare the intellectual, autism, learning disability, and communication disorders in detail.

COHD154: Explain the ADHD, emotional, socially deprived, and gifted children.

COHD155:  Explain  the meaning of education, prevention, intervention, and collaborative approach toward inclusion.

COHD156: Contribute effectively in course specific interaction

Approaches in Teaching:  Lecture on etiology and diagnosis, , Mock Activity, Power Point Presentation, Discussion with lectures.

 

Learning activities for the Students:

Self learning assignments, field practicals, Examine select readings on disabilities, Invited expert speakers on select disabilities

Quiz. PPT, Group projects, Preparing teaching learning aids for CWD Documenting adaptations for CWD in inclusive set ups assignments, CA test , Semester End Examination.

 

6.00
Unit I: 
Concept of Differently Abled Children
  • Differently Abled Children- Concept, Definition , Needs, Problems and classification  Of Special Children.
  • Basic Terminologies -impairments, disability, handicap, Exceptional Children Special Education, Inclusion, Mainstreaming ,Normalization, Labelling
  • Significance of Early intervention and diagnosis of disabilities
  • Legislations and act  for disabled in india-RCI act 1992, PWD act 1995 and National Trust  act (1999) and Mental Health Act (1987).
  •  Policies- National Policy for Persons with Disabilities (2006) .Ministry of SJE (Social justice and empowerment ), Ministry of rural development, Ministry of Health, MHRD, Ministry of Labour and employment, Ministry of urban development, National Institute for disabilities.

 

6.00
Unit II: 
Types of Disability
  • Definition, Types, Causes, Characteristics, Identification and assessment, Educational approaches       
  • Visual Impairment
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Orthopedic disability

 

6.00
Unit III: 
Types of Disability
  • Definitions, classification, etiology, identification and assessment, Educational Modifications related to:
  • Intellectual impairment
  • Autism spectrum disorders
  • Learning disabilities:dyslexia, dyscalculia, disgraphia etc.
  • Communication Disorder

 

6.00
Unit IV: 
Types of Disability

·    Definitions, classification, etiology, identification and assessment, Educational Modifications related to:

·        Multiple disorders.-ADHD,

·        Emotional disturbance

·        Social deprivation

Giftedness

6.00
Unit V: 
Society and Inclusion
  • Education, intervention and Prevention of disabilities
  • Education  of Disabled (Moving towards integrated and inclusive education)
  • Types and Models of Inclusive Education
  • Barriers to Inclusion
  • Dimensions for successful inclusion.
  • Collaborative approach towards inclusion( Parents, school and community)

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Educating Exceptional Children-An introduction to Special Education(2009),S.K.Mangal
  • Chopra,G., (2012). Early Detection of Disabilities and persons with disabilities in the community. New Delhi: Engage publications
  • Hurlock E.B. (1978). Child development, Megraw Hill Publishing Co.
  • Singh, Madhu.(2016). Inclusive Education,Ane Books Pvt Ltd., Delhi

 

References: 

SUGGESTED READINGS::

  • Chopra,G., (2012). Stimulating Development of Young Children with Disabilities at Anganwadi and at Home: A Practical Guide. New Delhi: Engage publications.
  • Baker,H.J.,Introduction to exceptional children,NewYork,Macmillan Co.,1959.
  • Dunn,L.M.(ed) "Exceptional children in the schools", Holt Rinehart & Winston,1963.
  • Kirk,S.A.Education "Exceptional children" Hinghton,Miffhir,1962.
  • Heek,A.O., "Education of Exceptional children", New York,McGraw Hill,1953.
  • Garrison,K.C.andForce,Dewy,G.thePsychology of Exceptional children,NewYork,fourthedition,theRonals Press Co.,1965.
  • Frampton and Rowell,Education of the handicapped.
  • Good enough,Florence, Exceptional children New York,Appletoncentury Lnafhs,1956.
  • Ellis,N.(ed) Hand book of Mental deficiency Psychological theory & Research.
  • Long, N.J.; Morse, W.C. & Newman, R.G. (1980). Conflict in the classroom: The education of emotionally disturbed children. Belmont: Wadsworth

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Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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