PSYC 617 - Applied Behavioral Analysis in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities

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This course will introduce students to biological, genetic, and environmental factors associated with intellectual and developmental disabilities that are commonly encountered by behavior analysts. An Understanding of the range of disabilities will be developed and the primary strengths and deficits associated with specific disabilities will be emphasized. This course will focus on both the practice and the science of working with individuals with disabilities, from a behavior analytic perspective.