First passed in 1975 and known as the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, this law as it is known today establishes a Free and Appropriate Public Education as a requirement for all children with disabilities.
What is IDEA.
100
A genetic disorder that most frequently yields an intellectually disability and is twice as prevalent in males as it is in females.
What is Fragile X Syndrome
100
She wrote many books about her struggles with Autism and about animal welfare.
Who is Temple Grandin?
100
Children younger than this age are not to be diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder as they are too young.
What is 3?
200
Picture of a Dynavox.
What is assistive technology for Speech and Language Impairments
200
This law provides assistance and guidelines for students who do not qualify for other special education services.
What is a 504 plan?
200
This condition is caused by a third chromosome, called trisomy 21. The chances of it occurring increase as the age of the mother increases.
What is Down Syndrome
200
Popular in the 1990's this woman who worked on "Celebrity Skin" and "Miss World" was diagnosed with a mild form of Autism.
Who is Courtney Love?
200
This is the maximum age that a student can continue to attend school until.
What is 21.
300
Picture of a walker.
What is assistive technology for Orthopedic Impairments?
300
This is the legal document that explains the student’s goals in education and socially, as well as what the school will do to provide the support.
What is an IEP
300
This is the largest category of birth impairments that can be prevented 100% by actions taken prior to birth.
What are Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorders?
300
By reviewing old letters and firsthand accounts, historians were able to identify this classical composer with some characteristics of Autistic behavior.
Who is Motzart?
300
This score, or below, on an IQ test would categorize an individual as having an intellectual disability.
What is 50-55?
400
Picture of a crossing/no crossing light.
What is assistive technology for the deaf?
400
This is the law that protects the civil rights of all people with disabilities in the country.
What is the ADA?
400
A common set of physical and behavioral characteristics as well as the same genetic causes that result in individuals with intellectual disabilities being grouped together.
What is a syndrome?
400
This cartoonist suffered from Asperger's syndrome and could not attend award shows or premieres because of his crippling anxiety, which led to him being blacklisted.
Who is Darryl Hannah?
400
The year that IDEA was last reauthorized.
What is 2004?
500
Picture of a weighted blanket.
What is assistive technology for Autism Spectrum Disorder
500
The updated name of IDEA after it was aligned to the "No Child Left Behind Act" signed by President George W. Bush, although it is still commonly called IDEA.
What is Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004
500
Caused by an anomaly occurring on the 15th chromosome. Common characteristics include the tendency to overeat, low muscle tone, and overweight or obese.
What is Prader–Willi Syndrome
500
As a contestant on the 10th season of American Idol, this individual was quite open about his Tourettes and Asperger's Syndrome.
Who is James Durbin?
500
This is the minimum number of times per year that an IEP must be reviewed.