SPED Law 1
a positive, respectful way to refer to individuals with disabilities
What is people first language?
changes to what a student is expected to demonstrate so there are changes to the content or product
What is a modification?
A behavior disorder characterized by antisocial behavior that significantly interferes with others’ rights or with schools and communities’ behavioral expectations, while demonstrating a lack of empathy with severe aggressive or social behavior
What is conduct disorder?
A student who is in the process of attaining proficiency in English as a new, additional language that may have difficulties speaking, reading, writing or understanding the English language
What is an English Language Learner?
Under IDEA, ADHD falls into what category?
What is Other Health Impairments?
The requirement of federal law that students with disabilities be placed, to the maximum extent possible, with same-age peers
What is least restrictive environment?
Specifically designed instruction, at no cost to the parent, that meets the unique needs of a student with disabilities
What is special education?
More students qualify under IDEA for this disability category more than any other
What is specific learning disability?
Persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts as well as restricted, repetitive behavior patterns in interests and activities
What's Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?
the most common motor disability in childhood
What is cerebral palsy?
changes in how material is taught or a test is administered without changing the content or what the student is expected to do
What is an accommodation?
A behavior disorder that exhibits symptoms such as loss of temper, easily annoyed, angry and resentful, arguing, and blaming others
What is Oppositional Defiant Disorder?
Under IDEA, Dyslexia is recognized under what disability category?
What is specific learning disability?
A learning disability that makes it difficult to read and write due to differences in how the brain processes language is known as
What is Dyslexia?
a student that demonstrates high cognitive abilities and distinctive talents, but also has a disability that affects their ability to express those high abilities
What is twice exceptional?
lists the accommodations an eligible student will receive; covers students with disabilities who do not receive special education services but still need accommodations
What is a Section 504 Plan?
A main catalyst for depression
What is bullying?
the most common childhood emotional disorder
What is anxiety disorder?
a communication disorder such as stuttering, impaired articulation, a language impairment, or a voice impairment that adversely affects a child’s educational performance
What is a Speech and Language Disorder?
Diabetes, asthma, and severe allergies all fall under this category of disabilities
What is Other Health Impairments?
A plan tailored to a student that helps them understand appropriate behaviors with clear incentives to work towards specific rewards
What is a Behavior Intervention Plan?
The process of determining if a student’s behavior is caused by the student’s disability (& completed as part of an IEP meeting)
What is manifestation determination?
ELLs are served under this type of program
What is ESOL?
Any condition that emerges from birth to 18 years of age
What is a Developmental Disability?
Content, process, product, interest, learning profile
What are types of differentiation?