PART II

D. Category of Disability Specialization: (ID,HI, VI, SLD, ASD, CP with MD) ( 45 marks)

Concept, Meaning and Definition of Handicap, Impairment, Disability, Activity limitation, Habilitation and Rehabilitation
Categories (Benchmark Disabilities) & the legal provisions for PWDs in India, An overview of causes, Prevention
Prevalence & Demographic Profile of Disability: National and Global Concept, Meaning and importance of Cross Disability Approach and interventions
Definition, Nature, Classification, Causes, Prevalence & Incidence, Anatomy and Physiology, Screening, Assessment & Evaluation ProceduresPRASHAST, Importance and Domains of Early identification, Expanded Core Curriculum, Tools of Evaluation, Sensory Training, Communication – Linguistic and Non Linguistic, Assistive Technological Advancements, Amplification Devices, Challenges and issues concern with the disabilities, Management of Learning, Vocational Rehabilitation, Transition from home to school& Job Replacement, Guidance & Counseling and other educational implications for:
Visual Impairment (VI)
Deaf -blindness (Db)
Specific Learning Disability (SLD )
Intellectual Disability (ID)
Hearing Impairment
Speech and Language Disability
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Amputees, Polio, Spinal Cord Injuries,
Spina -bifida and Muscular Dystrophy
Multiple Disabilities and other Disabling Conditions (MD)

Evidence Based Practices for Early Intervention
Inclusive Early Childhood Education (ECE): Principles of ECE practices, Service delivery models in early intervention, Importance of Universal Designs of Learning (UDL) Practices for Inclusive ECE Programs · Individualized Educational Programme, Concept, components of Individualized Educational Programme (IEP) and Individualized family support programme (IFSP)
Developing IEP for home – based teaching programme, Special school setting and inclusive school setting
Teaching strategies for group teaching in special schools, individual, small group and large group instruction
Class room management – Team teaching, Shadow teaching, Peer tutoring and cooperative learning, Use of Positive Behavioral Intervention Strategies (PBIS)
Therapeutical Services and intervention strategies.

Human resource development in disability sector –Current status, Needs, Issues and the importance of working within an ethical framework
Role of International bodies -International Disability Alliance (IDA), UNESCO, UNICEF, UNDP, WHO in Disability Rehabilitation Services
International Conventions and Policies such as UNCRPD, UNESCAP, Salamanca declaration, MDGs and SDGs
Biwako Millennium Frame Work, CBM, ICEVI
Role of National Institutes -AYJNISLD, ISLRTC, NIEPID, NIEPMD, NIEPVD, NILD, NIMHR, PDUNIPPD, SVNIRTAR in Disability Rehabilitation Services
Government welfare schemes and provisions for Children with Special Needs.
Cross Disability and Inclusion.

Types of educational evaluation -Assessment tools for students with disabilities
Assistive devices and Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) devices