Disability Categories
What does ADHD stand for and how does this impact a student?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder--trouble with sitting still, completing work, organization, etc.
True or False: A 25 year old can be diagnosed with an intellectual disability (ID) and receive special education services.
False--they are too old for services in school plus to be diagnosed with ID you have to be under 18
What does FAPE stand for and what does it mean?
Free appropriate public education---access to appropriate services, setting, and instruction
What is one thing that families can do to support their child with a disability?
be their advocate, learn more about the disability, financial planning, additional services, early intervention, etc.
At what age do students with disabilities have a transition plan in place in their IEP in N.C? Federally mandated age?
14 in NC, 16 federally
If a student has a visual impairment what does this mean about how you will instruct that student?
You should provide options for learning that do not require visual attention. You can provide hands on lessons and materials, as well as explicit instruction.
To receive special education services your disability cannot be the result of ________________(name one thing)
a lack of instruction in reading, a lack of instruction in math, or a deficit in the english language (i.e., you speak another language)
What does LRE stand for and what does it mean?
least restrictive environment---placement of a student in the setting that is the least restrictive (and most inclusive) first before other placement
What is a fear that parents of a student with a disability have?
What is an example of an accommodation for a student with a physical disability that you may see in the classroom setting?
access to items at their height (i.e, wheelechair users), larger spaces in the room to navigate, use of standers or other mobility equipment, use of assistive equipment
For a student to be diagnosed with SED they need to exhibit behavior to a _______________degree over a ___________period of time.
marked; extended
True or False: Teachers can provide a "diagnosis" for a disability for a student.
We cannot "diagnose" a student with a disability within the school system. This is the role of a doctor. We can use that information, however, to determine best services for a student and eligibility for special education.
What is SED? What is another term used for a student under this category?
serious emotional disability--EBD (emotional behavior disorder)
What is one right that parents have under IDEA?
invited to meetings, educational decision making, informed consent, informed notice, parent rights handbook access, eligibility, child can stay entire day at school, access to appropriate services or compensatory services, FAPE, etc.
What is AT? Who can this be used for and what is an example?
Assistive Technology--used for all students but usually for students with more extensive support needs (ESN) or severe disabilities; provides access and breaks down barriers for students; example--low tech is a laminated communication board and high tech is an ipad communication system (AAC)
True or False: A student with a visual impairment is usually completely blind and that is how they receive special education services.
False-students may have a range of visual impairments that cause an adverse affect on their educational performance.
Students with disabilities must have a reevaluation meeting for services every ________number of years. Does the team have to retest every 3 years?
3--no they do not
What is SLD and how do we support students with SLD? What are the 3 areas of eligibility for SLD?
SLD is specific learning disability--reading, written expression, and/or math--support students with explicit instruction related to the content, foundational skills, organizational skills, mnemonics, etc.
True or False: Parent/guardian has to be invited to an IEP meeting by law.
True
At what age does a student have to have a diagnosis other than developmental delay/developmental disability?
8
What are the defining features (3 identifiers) that we look at when diagnosing a student who has autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?
social deficits, communication deficits, repetitive patterns of behavior
adverse
What is ID? What are the levels of categorization? Why don't we use these terms in everyday language to talk about a student?
Intellectual disability-mild, moderate, severe, profound--we don't use these as often in everyday conversation because they assume a deficit-based approach and mindset
True or False: Parent/guardian has to attend an IEP meeting.
False...they have to be invited up to 3 attempts but you can hold an IEP meeting with a parent/guardian if you have documented those attempts. Not best practice
What is explicit instruction and provide an example.
Explicit instruction is when you provide step by step directions, one skill at at time, for a student on any given task or activity. An example would be teaching a student to write their name one letter at a time working one on one with them on that skill many, many times repetitively.