Overview of the special-needs child in today's, schools and the knowledge and skills necessary to, better advocate on behalf of this student. Topics, include exceptionalities including communication, disorders, learning disabilities, mental, retardation, emotional disturbance, behavioral, disorders, orthopedic impairments, traumatic brain, injuries, hearing and vision impairments, and, special talents and giftedness. Participants, review criteria for special-needs populations as, outlined in the Oregon Administrative Rules.
- Teacher: Lori Prater