Participants will examine the typical development of children ages birth to five and will apply their knowledge to different scenarios into do if they have concerns about the development of a child. They will examine a variety of developmental delays and disabilities including Developmental Delay, Communication Disorder, Vision Impairment, Hearing Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Mental Retardation. We will discuss common developmental delays and disabilities as well as strategies for including children with special needs in child care settings.