HSDD 5200: Disability and the Family Life Cycle Se me ste r and Ye ar: Fall 2021
I. Course Information Se me ste r and Ye ar: Fall 2021 Course Start and End Date s: 08/23/2021 – 12/12/2021 Course CRN and Se ction: 20049 – L01 B uilding and Room: Online Venue – CANVAS
II. Instructor Information Profe ssor: Stephanie T Camejo Email: scamejo@nova.edu
If the instructor cannot be reached, please contact the Department offering this course.
III. Class Schedule and Location Day Date Time Location Building/Room
08/23/2021 – 12/12/2021 Programs On-line Online Venue-CANVAS
IV. Course Description This course focuses on disability viewed from the perspective of lifespan development and the family life cycle. The course will discuss a wide range of issues in this area including: the sociology of the family; the experience of family members of persons with a disability; the educational system and its impact on outcomes of children with disabilities; characteristics of successful inclusion efforts, and the relationship between inclusion and school reform. Transitional issues from youth to adult life for individuals with disabilities will also be discussed. These will include: family life of adults with disabilities such as, marriage, parenting, and caring for aging parents; the importance of social networks and support in the lives of people with disabilities; and approaches to challenging dynamics, such as individuals dually diagnosed with intellectual disabilities and mental illness. Finally, the use of various treatment approaches and support options for individuals with disabilities will be discussed. P rerequisite: HSDD 5000
V. Course Objectives / Learning Outcomes 1) Compare and appraise the merits and challenges associated with inclusion decisions and inclusion issues in the context of the development and characteristics of children with disabilities. 2) Apply knowledge about the various transitional issues that individuals with disabilities encounter as they progress into adulthood in real-world scenarios and case studies. 3) Demonstrate an understanding of the application of at least three treatment/support approaches when working with individuals with disabilities and their families.
VI. Materials and Resources B ook Url: NSU Book Store Course Re quire d Te xts and M ate rials: · Hanson, M.J., & Lynch, E.W. (2013). Understanding families: Approaches to diversity, disability, and risk (2nd ed). Baltimore: Brookes. · Odom, S.L., Horner, R.H., Snell, M.E., & Blacher, J. (Ed.). (2009). Handbook of developmental
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disabilities. New York: Guilford. Course Supple me ntal M ate rials: · American P sychological Association. (2019). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). Washington, DC: Author. ISB N: 978-1-4338-3217-8
VII. Course Requirements A. Fie ld Expe rie nce :
Interview at least three family members of individuals with ASD or individuals with ASD themselves about their perception of ASD, the effect ASD has had on his or her family or themselves, and coping strategies they have developed to handle its effects. Write a 2-3-page paper summarizing
