Course Description

This course introduces students to the history of intellectual disability and severe disabilities. Students will critically examine current definitions of intellectual disability and practices in the medical diagnosis of intellectual disability (focusing on the 2010 AAIDD definition of ID), and learn factors contributing to cognitive delays (i.e., biological, educational, social, and behavioral factors). Students will consider current and historical educational practices for individuals with intellectual disability and explore contemporary ethical, social, and educational issues that affect the lives of individuals with this label across the lifespan. In addition to lecture, small group, and individual activities, the course includes direct interaction experiences with individuals with intellectual disability.

Syllabus

ReflectionQuestions (for last assignment)

Writing Guidelines and Resources
Purdue Online Writing Lab (great help with academic writing and APA formatting)

UNM Graduate Resource Center

Policy on Academic Honesty

                        Required Readings

This course utilizes both textbooks (see below) and additional readings

that can be downloaded from the e-reserves website on the Zimmerman Library webpage.

Required Texts

1. American Psychological Association (2009). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.) Washington, DC: Author.

2. Edgerton, R. B. (1993). The cloak of competence. Los Angeles, CA: University of California Press. NOTE: This text is also on reserve at the Reserves Desk in Zimmerman Library.

3. McKenzie, B. (2008). Reflections of Erin: The importance of belonging, relationships, and

learning with each other. Seaman, OH: Art of Possibility Press. NOTE: You will buy this book from SUNTASH - I will provide information on how to do this in class.

4. Schalock, R. L. et al (2010). Intellectual disability: Definition, classification, and system of support  (10th ed.) Washington, DC: American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

5. Parallels in Time II: 1950-2000. This is a website that you will use to assist in completing some assignments. It contains video clips, still photos, and copies of original documents related to the history of disability in four different categories. There will not be daily assigned readings from the website, however, you must use it to complete the final papers so look through it and become familiar with its layout and content.

Additional Required Reading

List of Additional Required Readings.pdf (These are also listed in the course syllabus.)

These are available for download on the Zimmerman Library Electronic Reserves website.

                            Class Schedule

Week 1:  History of Disability & Definitions

June 2: Introduction to course/Historical perspectives on ID

Aimee Mullins on the power of language

June 3: Historical perspectives on ID

Read:  1. Braddock & Parish: An institutional history of disability

            2. Smith & Wehmeyer

    Assignment Due: Small Group Work #1: Timeline

Handouts:

June 4: Historical and current definitions of intellectual disability and associated terminology

Read:  Schalock et al.: Preface and Chapter 1

Handouts: Definitions

Supreme Court “Moves Away from Mental Retardation” (story on Disability Scoop)

June 5: Historical and current definitions of intellectual disability and associated terminology

Read:  Schalock et al.: Chapter 1

Handouts: Definition

    

June 6:  Library research session. MEET IN ZIMMERMAN LIBRARY RM. 254

Assignment: Bring ideas for topics you want to research for your Research Article review(s)

Read: Edgerton pp. 1-53

Guest Speaker: Chris Desai

Assignment Due: Turn in certificate for Plagiarism Tutorial

Week 2:  Assessment: Purposes & Components/Paradigm of Supports

June 9:  Theories of intelligence/Assessment practices

Read: 1. Schalock et al.: Chapters 2, 3, & 4            2. McGrew & Evans: IQ & Disability

Handouts: Assessing Intelligence and Adaptive Behavior

    Assignment Due: Research Article Review #1 

    Website for Turnitin

June 10: Theories of intelligence/Assessment practices

Read: 1. Edgerton pp. 53 -91       2. Schalock et al.: Chapters 7 & 8

Handouts: Same as yesterday

June 11:  Adaptive behavior/Assessment practice/ Begin Supports Paradigm

Read: 1. Schalock et al.: Chapter 5   2. Schalock et al.: Overview pp. 105-107; Chapter 9

           3. Thompson et al. (2010)

Handouts: Supports-Interdependence

June 12:  Supports paradigm: Effective supports for persons with ID/ Multicultural perspectives/Related legislation and  case law

Read: 1. Beirne-Smith et al.: Chapter 4      2. McKenzie: Act 1 (pp. 2-16)      3. McDonnell et al.

Handouts: Legal Worksheet

                   PPT  Slides: Legal Issues

Assignment Due:  Small Group Work#2: Legislative/Case law overview (Will do in Class)

   Additional websites for more information:

Website about people whose lives have been affected positively by the Olmstead ruling Faces of Olmstead

Video on civil rights, including the rights of persons with disabilities

June 13:  Historical and future perspectives of the field

Read: Castle (2011)

    Guest Speaker: Matt Mccue

Week 3:  Causal Factors & Prevention/Supports

June 16: Current perspectives

Read: Edgerton pp. 131-154

Handout:

    Guest Speakers: ARCA Theater Troupe

    Assignment Due: Research Review #2 (for graduate students)

June 17: Causal factors of ID and prevention supports

Read: 1. Beirne-Smith et al: Chapter 6            2. Schalock et al.: Chapters 6, 10, & 11

Handouts: Causal Factors

  

June 18  Current perspectives

Read: Edgerton pp. 131-154

    Guest Speakers: Young Disability Leaders

  

June 19: Causal factors of ID and prevention support

Reading: 1. Beirne-Smith et al.: Chapter 6       2.Schalock et al.: Chapters 6, 10, 11

    Assignment Due:  Small Group #3: Case Studies

June 20: Educational issues: the early years

Read: 1. Ryndak et al. (2010)        2. Sauer (2012)

Handouts: Early Childhood & PreSchool

   Assignment Due: Mid-Session Quiz

Week 4:  Looking at ID Across the Lifespan

June 23:  School Years & Transition to adult life

Read:  1. McKenzie: Act II & III (pp. 16-48)      2. Schalock et al: Chapters 12, 13, 14

Handouts:School Years

    Guest Speaker: Tracy Agiovlasitis , New Mexico Technology Access Project

   Check out this website on AT: short videos showing how students and others with disabilities are using AT to increase their participation in school, home, and community : http://www.fctd.info/show/videos

June 24: Adult issues/ Services and supports in adulthood

Read: 1. Aunos & Feldman       2. Fleming

Handouts:

    Assignment Due: Interaction Paper

Link to a trailer for the video Monica and David Roman: That’s a Life Be sure and read the information below the video to get the whole context

Check out this video from CBS News about Tim’s Place , a restaurant owned by a young man here in Albuquerque

June 25:  Inclusion in the wider community

Read:   McKenzie: Act IV & Epilogue (pp. 49-72)    2. Edgerton pp. 195-234

  

June 26:  Adult and Aging Issues

Read:  1. Judge et al. (2010)     2. Edgerton pp. 195-234

Handouts:

Check out these links: 1.  A Story to Tell - stories of the lives of individuals with ID in Ireland

2. IMPACT (Information on aging and individuals with ID and DD)

June 27: Wrap up

    Assignments Due: 1. Small Group Work #4      2. Final Reflection Questions

                                            Related Resources

Erin McKenzie - Find out more about Erin’s life and family

Candee Basford - Candee and Erin’s mother are friends. This site features Candee’s art and her story of life with her daughter.

New Mexico Center for Self-Advocacy The CSA, a part of the Developmental Disabilities Planning Council, provides varied opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities to explore their rights and responsibilities as members of society.

The Association for Successful Parenting - great resource on parenting including resources for parents with developmental disabilities

David Pitonyak - Excellent site to gain more understanding of challenging behavior and ways to work with people in respectful ways to help them be more successful

Fact Sheet and Glossary on Assistive Technology (useful resource if working with anyone who is using or whom you think might benefit from using assistive technology for communication or other purposes.