Course Details Language of Instruction Turkish Level of Course Unit Doctorate's Degree Department / Program Special Education (PhD) Type of Program Formal Education Type of Course Unit Elective Course Delivery Method Face To Face Objectives of the Course The aim of this course is to enable master ` s and doctoral students to: 1) explain the components of early family-centered practices in special education; 2) explain the elements of family-centered education and guidance services for children with special needs and their families; 3) define and evaluate the concept of social validity in family-centered interventions; and 4) conduct a literature review and prepare a related abstract concerning children with special needs and/or their parents. Course Content This course focuses on children with special needs and their families. It emphasizes family-centered education and guidance services tailored to this group, covering their components, importance, implementation methods, and examples. The course explains the concept of social validity—along with its components, monitoring, and evaluation—within the context of intervention programs designed for children with special needs and their parents. It also describes how parents and professionals can collaborate and work as a team regarding young children with special needs. Course Methods and Techniques Prerequisites and co-requisities None Course Coordinator None Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. EMİNE ERDEN Assistants None Work Placement(s) No Recommended or Required Reading Resources