Substantial Disabilities
6 courses · Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog
SSD 100 Basic Sign Language Communication for Families of Deaf and Nonverbal Children
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- 60 Lecture
Designed as an introductory course to teach basic ASL vocabulary and phrases to help students and community members of families communicate with deaf and hard of hearing children and adults with an emphasis on helping parents.
SSD 350 Signing Exact English for Parents of Deaf Children
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- 60 Lecture
Designed as an introductory course to teach Signing Exact English and the manual alphabet.
SSD 400 Developmentally Disabled Adults Job Coach Training
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- 180-244 Lecture
Students will develop knowledge of and acquire the necessary skills to assist developmentally disabled clients in their daily lives.
SSD 495 Personal Development & Grooming for Developmentally Disabled Adults
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- 65-95 Lecture
Assists developmentally disabled adults in acquiring skills necessary to attain interpersonal relationships, social behavioral, grooming, and physical fitness skills. Students will work in groups and independently toward grooming awareness and physical fitness activities. Exercises are tailored to students' abilities.
SSD 788 Independent Living Skills for Adults With Developmental Disabilities
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- 180 Lecture
Assists adults with developmental disabilities to attain a higher functional level for independent living in these areas: health and nutrition, personal appearance, communication, manners, money management, safety and consumer awareness, transportation, social interaction and practical reading, writing and math skills related to home and community settings.
SSD 792 Handicapped Adults Topics
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- 72-216 Lecture
Specialized courses on topics related to the needs of students in Handicapped Education.