The Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EHA) ensured that all handicapped children have the right to a free, appropriate public education within the least restrictive environment.
True/False
TRUE
Name 3 skills that contribute to exceptional people skills.
What are: empathy, perspective taking, communication
The Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EHA) was enacted in _________.
1975
This skill allows OTs to deliver thoughtful and well planned treatment to clients
What is Organization skills?
Before the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, occupational therapy intervention usually focused on educational aspects related to a child’s condition.
TRUE OR FALSE
FALSE
This important skill allows OTs to effectively work with other healthcare professionals in an interdisciplinary team
What is Communication Skills?
Before the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, occupational therapy services were habilitative or rehabilitation, not for supporting education.
TRUE OR FALSE
TRUE
The 1990 reauthorization of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EHA) changed the law’s name to......
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)