Autism
Not understanding facial expressions or gestures is an example of which diagnostic criteria of autism?
Social and Communication Needs / Difficulty Understanding Social Cues
What is the defining feature of intellectual disability?
Below average IQ
What is one mobility-related need of students with orthopedic impariments?
Assistance with walking or transferring between positions
Which eligibility category references students who have partial to total impact on hearing?
Hearing Impairment
A traumatic brain injury is specifically a brain injury caused by what?
An outside physical force
What is one example of a communication challenge typical in students with autism?
Delayed speech, limited use / understanding of gestures and eye contact, taking phrases literally
What is one common diagnosis that results in intellectual disability?
Down Syndrome
What is an example of a common fine motor challenge for students with orthopedic impairments?
Grasping utensils, manipulating objects, handwriting, typing
What is the eligibility category for students who are impacted by both hearing and visual impairments?
Deaf-blindness
This is the name of a common medical diagnosis that falls on the "low" end of traumatic brain injury.
Concussion
An example of a common behavioral characteristic for students with autism is stimming, or physical stereotypy. What diagnostic criteria does that fall under?
Restrictive Repetitive Behaviors
Intellectual disability must be identified by what age?
18
What is an example of a health concern or side effect that may accompany orthopedic impairments, that may impact educational success?
Fatigue, joint pain
What is one example of a common communication need for students with hearing impairments?
Alternative modes of Communication (i.e., lip reading, sign language, wearable microphones and hearing devices)
Name one cognitive change that may result from a traumatic brain injury.
Memory loss, difficulty concentrating, communication challenges
True or False: most students with autism also have an intellectual disability
False
What is an example of a common academic characteristic or need of students with intellectual disabilities?
Slower learning pace, difficulty with abstract concepts, or needing repetition or chunking of instruction
Name one medical diagnosis that may fall under the eligibility category of orthopedic impairment.
Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Muscular Dystrophy, Quadriplegia, or Craniofacial Disorder
Students with visual impairments may need specific training with this tool to help them navigate their environment independently, often taught by an Orientation and Mobility Specialist.
Walking Cane
Name one behavioral or emotional change that may result from a traumatic brain injury.
Increased irritability, mood swings, personality change
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of autism? Misunderstanding social cues; Nonverbal; Routines or rituals; Sensory sensitivities
Nonverbal
What is an example of adaptive behavior that may be impacted in students with intellectual disabilities?
daily living skills, vocational skills, personal care skills, social interactions, etc
What body system is primarily affected by orthopedic impairments?
Musculoskeletal System, or the Central Nervous System
Name one tool used to help students with visual impairment access printed materials.
Braille or large print format
What is a common characteristic of students with ADHD, classified under OHI?
difficulty maintaining attention or controlling impulses