380.625.01 ATTITUDES, PROGRAMS, AND POLICIES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS

Examines conceptual and epidemiological issues related to chronic illnesses and disabling conditions of childhood, including social and personal attitudes; epidemiology of serious health conditions; chronic illness or disability in the context of child and family development; implementing and evaluating community based programs; and the structure, function, administration, and management of major US governmental programs that serve children with disabilities and chronic illnesses.

a) discuss conceptual and epidemiological issues related to chronic illnesses and disabling conditions of childhood, including social and personal attitudes;

b) consider chronic illness in the context of child and family development.

c) describe the major US governmental programs which serve children with disabilities and chronic illnesses.

d) construct press releases to convey information regarding children with special needs.