Path #1: The Impact of Deafblindness on Learning and Development
This learning path provides foundational knowledge of deafblindness. Topics include an overview of deafblindness, the impact deafblindness has on learning, and the importance of early identification of deafblindness.
To get credit for this learning path, you must complete the four lessons below, then take a quiz to test your knowledge. Once you have completed the learning path and scored at least 80% on the quiz, you will have access to a certificate of completion.
Total time to complete the learning path: 2 hours
Lesson 1
Complete an Introduction to Deafblindness
This lesson includes an introduction to deafblindness and the diversity of the population of infants and toddlers who are deafblind and the different ways they learn about their world.
Instructions: Complete all 3 parts of lesson 1.
Lesson 2
Complete Preparing for Learning
This lesson provides information and strategies to support learning for children who are deafblind.
Instructions: Complete all 3 parts of lesson 2.
Lesson 3
Complete Foundational Teaching Strategies
This lesson focuses on effective strategies, including Hand-Under-Hand, for teaching children who are deafblind in educational settings as well as at home.
Instructions: Complete all 3 parts of lesson 3.
Lesson 4
Complete Building Relationships
This lesson focuses on why relationships matter, specific strategies to bond and build trust, and the importance of nurturing peer relationships.
Instructions: Complete all 3 parts of lesson 4.
Quiz
Complete the Quiz
You must achieve a score of at least 80% on the quiz to receive a certificate of completion. This certificate will document 2 professional development (PD) hours.