Federal Laws
What is FAPE?
free appropriate public education for those with disabilities
Which impairment makes it hard for an individual to read or write?
dyslexia
What is a physical impairment?
a condition that limits a person's basic physical activities in life
For those struggling to complete daily life activities may need?
occupational therapy
How often should an IEP be reviewed?
yearly
What is the Americans with Disabilities Act?
the purpose is to prohibit the discrimination of any person with a disability is settings such as employment, education, or any public/private places
What impairment makes social interactions potentially difficult?
autism spectrum disorder
What is an emotional impairment?
a disability that impacts an individuals ability to recognize, interpret, control, or express emotions
Those who need assistance with tasks such as walking or physical movement may need?
physical therapy
Individual Education Plan
What federal law supports kids with special education and related service programming for youth with disabilities?
IDEA
An impairment where an injury to the brain causes total or partial functional disabilities?
traumatic brain injury
What is a mental impairment?
a significant differentiation in an individual's cognition, mental regulation, and behavior
speech therapy
What are services provided with an IEP?
any developmental, corrective, and other supportive services required to assist a child with a disability to benefit from special education
What is the Fair Housing Act?
states that it is the policy of the US to provide fair housing to those with physical or mental impairments
A impairment where individuals have difficulty staying awake during the daytime?
narcolepsy
What is a learning impairment?
an individual has difficulty listening in different areas of learning
Those struggling with mental health and dealing with emotions may need?
cognitive-behavioral therapy
What is the Least Restrictive Environment?
kids with special education services should be in the normal classroom setting as much as possible
What is the Rehabilitation Act?
What is the impairment where the physical condition and muscle coordination are impaired in an individual?
cerebral palsy
What is one example of each type of impairment? (physical, mental, emotional, learning)
Physical- vision/hearing loss, cerebral palsy, epilepsy
Mental- ASD, PTSD, schizophrenia, neurodevelopment disorders
Emotional- anxiety, BPD, depression
Learning- dyslexia, dysgraphia, auditory/language processing disorder
What is exposure therapy?
a process for reducing fear and anxiety responses, a person is gradually exposed to a feared situation or object in order to desensitize them
What purpose do the procedural safeguards hold?
faculty and institutions must comply with the requirements of the IDEA