Diagnosis
ED
What is Emotional Disturbance - Challenges to learning that cannot be explained by intellectual, sensory or health factors.
Initial
a 1st Evaluation - determine if a student is eligible under one of the thirteen disability categories
This program is the least restrictive under the Special Education Umbrella.
What is RSP
Interpersonal therapy, with a goal to improve ones social skills and ability to cope using interventions based on principles of learning theory.
ABA - Applied Behavior Analysis
This tool is used to make schedules and can be used in communication.
What is a picture icon?
ASD
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder - can include: Rett's Disorder, Aspergers, PDD, Autistic, Disintegrative Disorder
BIP
What is - A Behavior Intervention Plan
What is the 1:1 role
Design, supervise and analysis treatment plans for RBT’s.
What is BCBA - Board Certified Behavior Analyst
This tool can reduce the level of which one hears sounds and noises
What is Ear Cancelling HeadPhones
ID
What is Intellectual Disability - a condition that limits one's ability to learn & function in daily life
A Triennial
What is an Evaluation, every three years, to determine if student continues to meet eligibility under the current category, a different category, or if changes to the program need to be made in order for the student to continue to make progress
A plan that is created, to ensure a child with a disability who qualifies for SPED is given what is legally required by the schools to provide, to help them be successful in their desired goal by having supplies needed.
What is an IEP
works on specific PE type skills
What is APE
This tool can help minimize distractions, keep eyes on task at hand, stands on desk
SLD
What is Specific Learning Disability - a disorder affecting one or more areas: Reading, Writing, or Math
FBA
What is a Functional Behavior Assessment - conducted to determine what is causing a student's behavior & determine appropriate supports or interventions to meet the behavioral needs, to help modify student behavior.
a self-contained classroom that provides services to students with more intensive needs that cannot be met by the general education program, in a more specialized learning environment
What is SDC
A paraprofessional who provides 1:1 therapy using ABA techniques building skills and independence
What is an RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
This tool helps a person communicate, when they cannot rely on speech
What is an Augmentative Alternative Communication Device /AAC
TBI
What is Traumatic Brain Injury - is an acquired injury to the brain, when there is a direct or indirect blow to the head
A SCIA IS
A Specialized Circumstance Instructional Assistance assessment, so a student may get extra services if eligible to support their ability to meet IEP goals or objectives.
Higher staff to student ratio, must have specific education diagnosis,
What is Categorical
Works on the students ability to talk and use other language skills.
What is a Speech Language Therapist
This tool can offer a quiet calming space, to reduce frustrations, negative emotions, allows student to reset
What is a Cool Off Space