This course builds upon the information presented in introductory courses to inclusive education and, in conjunction with other courses in the program, examines in depth the unique learning characteristics and needs of persons who are on either end of the continuum of cognitive abilities, and those with at least average intellectual ability but who demonstrate learning disabilities. Also examined is the evolving discourse on neurodiversity and the challenges of students who fit the evolving description of those on the Autism Spectrum of Disorders (ASD) or Pervasive Developmental Disability Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS). Given the wide range of challenges (behavioural, communication, social) they are critically examined in other courses; it is intended that there be continuity and overlap in the content of the various courses in the overall program.