Ch 9: Addressing the needs of children and adolescents with disabilities and those classified as gifted Flashcards
When serving students with disabilities, counselors must
first understand the legislation that exists
The disability rights movement (early 1970s)
promotes a paradigm shift from the medical model to an interactive model (disability occurs through the interaction between the individual and society and barriers)
people with disabilities rank among one of the larges protected class of minorities
disability identity development
an all or nothing concept in which the medical model assigns a diagnosis as an aspect of an individual rather than a focus on the disability
neutral view
in order to advance and protect disability equality…
the educational community must progress to meet the needs of students with disabilities in the classroom
inclusion
the process of involving and valuing all people in the environment, regardless of their differences
requires a proactive strategy that reflects a conscious decision to respect individuals by affording them the opportunist to become a valued part of an organization
Education for all handicapped children act (1975) or Individuals with disabilities education act
to support states and localities in protecting the rights of, meet the needs of, and improve the results for children with disabilities and their families
amended in 1997 and reauthorized in 2004
governs how states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education, and related services
accomplishments under IDEA
increased graduation rates
increased post school employment rates
child find
legislative mandate
supports free and appropriate public education
a legal requirement that schools find all children who have disabilities and who may be entitled to special education services
least restrictive environment (LRE)
intends that students with disabilities spend as much time as possible in the classrooms with their peers who do not receive special education services
Disability evaluation
response to intervention
formal intervention
admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) process
response to intervention (RTI)
a process provided by general education teachers and such, addresses both the learning and behavior of the student
consists of 3 tiers (6-9 weeks each to complete)
tiers vary in intervention (1 least invasive to 3 most invasive)
includes the students teachers implementing different scientifically based learning strategies and accommodations in the classroom
Differences between tiers 1, 2, 3
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tier 1
implementation of scientifically based strategies
tier 2
support now supplemental of specific needs of the student
tier 3
most needed intensive interventions and individualized and strategically structured instruction
formal evaluation
determine if child needs special education services
parents must give consent prior
may include speech/language testing, behavior inventories, observations, history of the student (parent), and related medical information
admission, review, and dismissal (ARD)
represents a specific meeting where teachers and other support staff bring their expertise on education , and parents bring their expertise on their child
they both write and develop an individualized education plan (IEP)
Individualized education plan (IEP)
serves as written documentation that outlines the students functioning, strengths, needs, and measurable goals for the school year
also outlines the programs and services offered to the student
IDEA 13 disability categories
autism
deafness
blindness
hearing impairment
emotional disturbance
intellectually disabled
multiple disabilities
orthopedic impairment
other health impaired
specific learning disability (SLD)
speech or language impairment
traumatic brain injury
visual impairment
autism
developmental disorder
consists of challenges with social skills, communication skills and repetitive behaviors
deafness
defined as a hearing impairment so severe that the person cannot understand linguistic information, even with assistance of hearing aids
hearing impairment
described as permanent hearing loss or one that can change over time
multiple disabilities
a child with more than one condition covered by IDEA
other health impaired
overarching term
covers conditions that limit a Childs strength, energy, or alertness
specific learning disability
overarching term
covers a specific group of learning challenges
affect their ability to read, write, speak, or do math
dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, auditory processing disorder, and nonverbal learning disabilities
speech or language impairment
a child who experiences trouble pronouncing words or making sounds (stuttering)
when counseling students with disabilities, use..
bibliotherapy
solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT)
cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
bibliotherapy
helps students understand the issues they experience,
amplifies the effects of other treatments,
normalizes experiences with mental health concerns
offers hope to positive change