E.D.
This is one of the five characteristics under the IDEA definition, described as a pervasive mood of this feeling or unhappiness.
What is depression?
This specific learning disability makes it tough to read and spell.
What is dyslexia?
This is the "H" in ADHD, often characterized by being "always on the go" in children.
What is hyperactivity?
This IQ score cutoff point typically indicates significantly sub-average intellectual functioning.
What is 70 (and below)
individuals who often show rapid learning, intense curiosity, advanced vocabulary, and complex thinking, learning basic skills faster with less practice, and connecting disparate ideas.
Who are gifted and talented individuals?
This characteristic of ED involves a persistent inability to form connections with classmates and educators across different settings, not just with one person.
What is an inability to build or maintain satisfactory interpersonal relationships?
This term refers to a learning disability involving difficulty with mathematical concepts and calculations.
What is dyscalculia?
Fidgeting, trouble staying seated, and excessive talking are all symptoms of this aspect of ADHD.
What is hyperactivity/restlessness?
Limitations in functioning for an intellectual disability are characterized by sub-average intelligence and limitations in these two areas of behavior.
What are adaptive behaviors and intellectual functioning?
Grasp concepts quickly, often needing fewer repetitions for mastery.
What is rapid learning?
Under IDEA, this specific mental health condition is included in the definition of emotional disturbance.
What is schizophrenia?
A person with this type of learning disability struggles with the physical act of writing.
What is dysgraphia?
Blurting out answers, interrupting others, and struggling to wait one's turn are signs of this symptom.
What is impulsivity?
An individual with an IQ between 50-70 typically falls into this level of intellectual disability, often able to live independently with minimal support.
What is mild intellectual disability?
Excellent recall and ability to process large amounts of information.
What is memory?
A child exhibiting this behavior, such as acting out, fighting, or self-injury, may be considered for an ED classification if it's persistent and affects their schooling.
What is aggression or self-injurious behavior?
According to IDEA, this disability does not include learning problems that are primarily the result of visual, hearing, motor disabilities, or environmental disadvantage.
What is a Specific Learning Disability?
Making careless mistakes, losing things, and forgetting appointments are symptoms related to this core difficulty.
What is inattention?
These three skill types—conceptual, social, and practical—are used to assess adaptive behaviors.
What are conceptual, social, and practical skills?
Understand metaphors and complex ideas easily.
What is abstract thinking?
The IDEA definition for ED explicitly states that a student is not considered to have an emotional disturbance if their problems stem solely from being this, unless they also meet other criteria.
What is socially maladjusted?
: A significant difference between a student's academic achievement and their presumed IQ was once the primary way to identify this disability.
What is the discrepancy model?
In adults, overt hyperactivity symptoms often shift to this feeling.
What is inner restlessness?
This level of intellectual disability is characterized by an IQ score below 20-25 and requires constant, intensive support for all daily living aspects.
What is profound intellectual disability?
Advanced cognitive skills don't always match emotional maturity, leading to gaps.
What is Asynchronous Development?