Learning Resources

Required Resources

• Course Text: Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education
  
  Note: For each chapter, read the designated sections up to “Educational Approaches”
  
• • Chapter 4, “Intellectual Disabilities” (pp. 132–1 47)
  • Chapter 5, “Learning Disabilities” (pp. 172–179, 181–182, 184–192)
  • Chapter 6, “Emotional or Behavioral Disorders” (pp. 213–2 21, 224–233)
  • Chapter 7, “Autism Spectrum Disorders” (pp. 257–265, 268–2 71)
  • Chapter 8, “Communication Disorders” (pp. 297–3 14)

Optional Readings and Resources:

• American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
  http://aaidd.org/

• National Down Syndrome Society
  http://www.ndss.org/

• “Understanding Learning Disabilities”
  Division of Learning Disabilities of the Council for Exceptional Children
  http://teachingld.org/understanding-ld

• Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders
  http://www.ccbd.net/

• The National Autism Association
  http://nationalautismassociation.org/

• “The Language of Autism”
  http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/02/28/the-language-of-autism/

• IDEA 2004: “Definitions of Disability”
  http://idea.ed.gov/explore/view/p/,root,regs,300,A,300%252E8,

Content Review

1. This week you have been learning about mental retardation/intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorders, and communication disorders. Choose two categories that are of the most interest to you. Describe two ways in which they differ from each other, and then explain a relationship or similarity that may exist between the two categories.

2. As the course text explains on page 257, the field of autism has gone from a “relatively unrecognized disability” to “one of widespread interest in education and society in general.” Based on your reading, describe the five conditions that are meant by the term “autism spectrum disorder.” Also, based on current knowledge, identify the common characteristics of children with autism spectrum disorder and explain the concept of the “spectrum” in terms of those characteristics.

3. Think back to what you learned about early intervention in Week 1 and what you have learned about each of the categories you studied this week. Choose one category and consider the potential influence of early intervention on this category. Then explain how quality early intervention could positively impact the possible outcomes for young children.

The research paper is an act of scholarship which requires that you utilize a minimum of three scholarly reputable and academically sound sources. It should be around five pages long and include citations of your sources and a bibliography. 

You have a corrections officer who has worked in the county jail for 7 years. He has been described as a dedicated, competent employee, one who is well respected by colleagues and administrators alike. However, personal problems have arisen in his life. His wife is filing for divorce, and his daughter, contrary to his wishes, is involved with a man who has been arrested on several occasions for domestic violence. On this particular day, he reports for work tired and irritable after dealing with problems at home. One 18-year-old inmate quickly begins to get on his nerves. He never stops complaining, with most of his complaints directed at the officer. Finally, after telling the inmate to “shut up or else” several times, the officer lost control and slapped him hard across the face, leaving a mark and a small cut.

The confrontation was witnessed by other inmates. This is the first time that this has happened to the officer. His supervisor sends another officer to cover his post, and he reports to the superintendent’s office. He recounts the incident, concluding with “I did it; I hit him hard and deserve to be fired. Or would you let me resign? I am very sorry it happened this way.” During the initial investigation, the superintendent feels confident that the officer has violated several tenets outlined in the code of ethics for public safety personnel, and he forwards his disciplinary recommendation for your review.

Assignment Guidelines

Research the correctional officer codes of ethics to confirm any potential violations, as outlined by the superintendent. Then, address the following in 750-1,000 words:

After completing your review of the case file, explain what you would do under these circumstances.

For this task, you should research different codes of ethics related to corrections officer, and base your responses on a particular code of ethics. You can choose from codes of ethics promulgated by different professional associations such as the American Correctional Association, or you can use the code of ethics promulgated by a particular state’s department of corrections.

• What codes of ethics can you identify and how might they apply to this scenario? Explain.
  • Would you fire the corrections officer? Why or why not?
  • Would you allow him to resign instead of terminating him? Why or why not?
  • Is there another course of action that you would consider taking? If so, explain.
• Rationalize the decision you make.
  • How much weight, if any, should legitimately be given to his personal problems? Explain.
  • To what extent, if any, would your decision be guided by the institution’s subculture? Explain.
• Compile your responses to the above questions into a single Word document that you will submit to your instructor.
• Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.

Please submit your assignment.

Prepare a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you examine the concept of the self. Address the following items:

• Define the concept of the self in the social world.
• Apply the self to your life, including self-concept, self-esteem, and self-efficacy.
• Describe at least two social experiences that affected your personal development.

Include at least two references in your paper.

Bullet your paper

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines

.Proofread your paper.  Submissons with excessive writing errors will not be graded.