Fall class focuses on children with special needs

Allan Hancock College’s early childhood studies program is offering a fall 2013 class for families and caregivers who work with infants and toddlers at risk for special needs.

Students will examine risk factors, learn how to access community resources, discuss strategies for assisting families, and explore using play to facilitate development for children with special needs.

Class leaders will assist with services and strategies for children enrolled in California’s Early Start program. The three-unit class will be offered at the Santa Maria campus on Mondays at 2:15 p.m. starting Aug. 19.

View details about the class and other fall early childhood education classes online through hancockcollege.edu. Priority registration began June 24; open registration starts on June 29.

For more information, call 922-6966, Ext. 3248.

This article appears in Jun 27 – Jul 4, 2013.