Bio-Medical Issues for Early Childhood Professionals

A study of biological, physiological, and medical issues and conditions as they relate to the developing child from birth to age 8. The importance of understanding these issues in relation to the appropriate education and support of young children and their families is emphasized. Individual considerations that affect typical development or educational environment (e.g., attention problems, allergies, disabilities etc.) are explored and appropriate techniques and resources for reducing the impact of these conditions on the child and learning potential examined.