Supporting young people with special needsLaajuus (5 cr)

Content

You are able to identify the factors behind children’s and young people’s special needs.
You show your familiarity with different working environments and activities of youth work (for example, special youth work, outreach work and child welfare) and improve your abilities in working with children and young people with special needs.
You know the importance of the legislation concerning children and young people and how it strengthens their rights.

Qualifications

Attending the course requires completing the course of Special education in the framework of youth education 5 ects

Evaluation

What kind of factors underlie special needs?
What are the ways of working with children and young people with special needs?
How does the Child Protection Act guide practical work?
What does research tell about children with special needs?
What is the job description of personal care workers?