National Consortium for Paraprofessional Training in Deafblindness
courses
The Deafblind Training Program includes three semester courses.
Course 1. Introduction to Deafblindness
- Deafblindness - Definition, Etiologies, Critical Issues
- Impact of Deafblindness on Learning and Development
- Brain: Development and Sensory Loss
- Ears: Basic Anatomy of the Ear, Types of Hearing Loss, Ear Conditions, Audiograms
- Auditory Development
- Eyes: Basic Anatomy of the Eye, Types of Vision Loss, Eye Conditions, Eye Reports
- Visual Development
- Touch
- Sensory Integration
- Intervention 1
- Intervention 2
- The Intervener
- Concept Development
Course 2. Communication and Interaction
- Introduction to Communication Basics
- Impact of Deafblindness on Communication and Psychosocial Development
- Communication Modes and Forms 1
- Communication Modes and Forms 2
- Observing and Determining Communication Behaviors
- Determining Communicative Intent
- Enhancing Communication
- Expanding Communication
- Psychosocial Issues
- Interactive Relationships
- Behavior
- Self-Determination
- Language and Literacy
Course 3. Additional Issues in Deafblindness Including Multiple Disabilities
- Additional Disabilities
- Motor Development and Independent
- Exploration
- Orientation and Mobility
- Self Care
- Aspects of Sexuality
- Family Issues
- Educational Issues
- Teaming Skills
- Professional Development and Code of Ethics
- Instructional Strategies for the Classroom 1
- Instructional Strategies for the Classroom 2
- Instructional Strategies for the Classroom 3