Disabilities & Behaviors
Educational Terms
Assessments, Services & Therapies
Government Regulations & Legalities
Agencies, Organizations & Programs
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This is a disorder of movement and posture control resulting from injury or lack of development in the brain during fetal life, newborn period, or early childhood. Genetic & acquired factors may be involved. Source :(Bureau of Special Education)
What is Cerebral Palsy
100
A change that gives a child with a disability an alternate method of demonstrating knowledge. This can pertain to classroom instruction or to district/state administered assessments that measure achievement. This does not change the content of an assignment or alter what an exam measures. It should be listed in a student's IEP.
What is accomodation
100
An individual who represents or speaks on behalf of another person's interests, as in a parent for her/his child.
What is advocate
100
Primary federal education legislation that addresses kindergarten through high school for children at risk Source (Bureau of Special Education)
What is No Child Left Behind (NCLB)
100
This program assures access to quality healthcare for Pennsylvanians eligible for services. It provides payment for health care services on behalf of children with limited income and children with disabilities. Source (Bureau of Special Education)
What is Medical Assistance program. (MA)
200
A developmental disability that is usually evident before age three, that significantly affects communication, (verbal and nonverbal), social interaction, and educational performance. Some associated characteristics include engage in repetitive activities, stereotyped movements, resistance to change in daily routines & unusual responses to sensory experiences. Source : (Bureau of Special Education)
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder.
200
Refers to specialized services and supports ways to help families with children birth to age five who have developmental delays. Source (Bureau of Special Education)
What is early intervention
200
The scientific use of the principles of behavior, to decrease problem behaviors in children and increase desired behaviors. Source (Bureau of Special Education)
What is applied behavior analysis (ABA)
200
Protects the civil rights of individuals with disabilities. This is closely intertwined with IDEA. Children with disabilities that do not qualify for special education may receive accommodations under this act.
What is section 504
200
A regional educational agency that provides services to local educational agencies including curriculum, special education, technology & information services, human resources, instruction, and professional development. Source (Bureau of Special Education)
What is an intermediate unit. (IU)
300
A recurrent pattern of negative, defiant, disobedient, and hostile behavior toward authority figures, which persists for at least 6 months. Source (Bureau of Special Education)
What is Oppositional Defiant Disorder
300
Refers to the delivery of special education & related services during summer vacation or other extended periods when school is not in session. Source (Bureau of Special Education)
What is extended school year (ESY)
300
A comprehensive set of strategies aimed to redesign environments in such a way that problem behaviors are prevented or inconsequential, and to teach students new skills - making problem behaviors unnecessary. Source (Bureau of Special Education)
What is positive behavior support (PBS)
300
This act defines the definition of disability and prohibits discrimination from employers, facilities open to the general public, and state and local agencies that provide services such as transportation. Source (Bureau of Special Education)
What is Americans with Disabilities Act of 1992 (ADA)
300
A federal program aimed at providing comprehensive preschool education programs for children ages three to five from low-income families. Ten percent of enrollment is reserved for children with disabilities.
What is Head Start.
400
An overall category of developmental disorders that includes, autism, Rett syndrome, Asperger's syndrome, pervasive developmental disorders not otherwise specified, and childhood disintegrative disorder. Source (Bureau of Special Education)
What is Pervasive Developmental Disorders
400
A federal mandate that all children with disabilities must receive appropriate educational programs, tailored to their unique needs, from which they receive educational benefit at no cost to families. Source (Bureau of Special Education)
What is Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)
400
The process of looking at a child's development to determine if there are any areas of concern. It is used to recommend more in-depth evaluation of the child. Source (Bureau of Special Education)
What is screening
400
This act protects the privacy and transfer of student education records. Source (Bureau of Special Education)
What is the Family Education Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA)
400
The state chapter of the largest advocacy group in the United States for citizens with cognitive, intellectual, and developmental disabilities and their families. Source (Bureau of Special Education)
What is the Arc of Pennsylvania
500
A stereotypical behavior, that is a repetitive body movement or object movement, such as hand flapping, watching fingers wiggle, rocking side to side, that may interfere with the child's ability to "sit still" and pay attention or participate in meaningful activities. It is most common in autism. Source (Bureau of Special Education)
What is self-stimulation
500
An IDEA requirement indicating children with disabilities, including in public and private schools or other care facilities, must be educated with children who are not disabled, to the maximum extent possible. Source (Bureau of Special Education)
What is least restrictive environment (LRE)
500
Providers who establish one-on-one relationships with youth within their communities; and help youth explore and enjoy recreational activities, identify career options, and evaluate educational alternatives. Source (Bureau of Special Education)
What is therapeutic staff support (TSS)
500
This act provides legal authority for early intervention and special education services for children from birth to age 21. Source (Bureau of Special Education)
What is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
500
A federal requirement that mandates that states must actively locate children , from birth to age 21 who have disabilities or who are at risk for developing disabilities. Source (Bureau of Special Education)
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