CHAPTER 13 Flashcards
What is the EHCA?
Education for all handicapped children act established in 1975
What is IDEA
Individuals with disabilities education act. 2004. Amendments and reauthorizations of EHCA
Entitlements for children, birth to 5 years old
Stipulates family-centered focus and care in “least
restrictive” environment
What is an IFSP
An individualized family service plan is an plan of care involving home based early interventions
What is an IEP
AN individualized education plan is a plan of care for school based services
What is the most common condition seen by pediatric PTs/PTAs
Cerebral Palsy- a neuromuscular condition impairing function
What does Cyanotic mean?
Insufficient oxygen delivery to the body; Blood in the heart shunts right to left
What does Acyanotic mean?
Insufficient blood delivery to the body; blood in the heart shunts left to right