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is specially designed instruction that addresses the unique needs of a student eligible to receive special
education services. It is provided at no cost to parents and includes the related services a student needs to
access her/his educational program.
Special education
This is a plan or program developed to ensure that a child with an identified
disability who is attending an elementary or secondary educational institution receives specialized instruction and
related services
Individual Education Plan (IEP).
The ____ensure that all children with disabilities, including children with
developmental delays, who require special education to meet their educational needs are provided a free and appropriate
public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment (LRE) in accordance with their individual needs.
Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA)
An ___ is a written document that essentially describes the student’s present level of educational achievement, identifies
goals and objectives for the near future, and lists the educational services to be provided to meet those goals.
IEP
An ____is the process whereby teachers, support personnel, and parents work. together as a team to meet the needs of
individual students who require a range of supports.
(IEP)
The_____”— is the heart of early intervention. A written plan, called an____
is developed by a team to record the family’s outcomes for themselves and their child. It lists the early intervention
services that will best help reach those outcomes and describes when, where, and how those services will be delivered. It
will be a map to guide you and the professionals working with you
Individualized Family Service Plan
The ____outlines the kinds of services and supports children with
disabilities may be eligible to receive. The services your child actually receives will be determined by the Individualized
Education Program (IEP) team.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Having several tabs open (literally and figuratively), wandering off task, losing persistence, and feeling
unable to stay focused, which can snowball into being generally disorganized.
Inattention:
Being in constant motion (moving around, tapping a hand or foot, squirming, fidgeting), including
when it’s not appropriate and to the point of wearing down everyone else.
Hyperactivity:
Acting without thinking, even if those actions have a high potential for harm. With kids, this may be
something like spending an entire car ride trying to take off a seatbelt, or hitting another child over a toy. In adults it
could be saying something insensitive to peers without thinking
Impulsivity:
- A neurodevelopmental disorder. It is characterized by typical early growth and development, which is then followed by: A
slowing of development
RETT Syndrome
5 MAJOR COMPONENTS OF IDEA (Individuals with Disability Act)
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5 MAJOR COMPONENTS OF IDEA (Individuals with Disability Act)
1. Evaluation and Identification
2. IEP and Related Services
3. Placement
4. Funding
5. Procedural Protections
is a specific learning disability that affects a person’s ability to understand numbers and learn
math facts. It is a learning disability that makes math challenging to process and understand.
DYSCALCULIA
is a specific learning disability that affects a person’s handwriting ability and fine motor skills. It
is a learning disability characterized by problems with writing.
DYSGRAPHIA
is a specific learning disability that affects reading and related language-based processing skills. It
is a learning disorder that involves difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and learning how
they relate to letters and words (decoding). It affects areas of the brain that process language
DYSLEXIA
THE ROLES OF THE PARENTS OF EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN
Caring for any young child is a demanding task. But the additional caregiving requirements of
children with disabilities can be tremendous and cause added stress. And the level of care needed by some
children with severe disabilities or chronic health conditions can be nonstop.
Caregiver.
THE ROLES OF THE PARENTS OF EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN
Providing for a child with disabilities means additional expenses. Consider the economic impact on this
family of a child with physical disabilities and chronic health problems:
Provider.
THE ROLES OF THE PARENTS OF EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN
Most children learn many skills without anyone teaching them. Children with disabilities, however,
often do not acquire new skills as naturally or independently as their typically developing peers do.
Teacher.
THE ROLES OF THE PARENTS OF EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN
All parents are counselors in the sense that they deal with their children’s changing emotions,
feelings, and attitudes. But parents of a child with disabilities must also deal with their child’s feelings that result
from his particular disability
Counselor.
THE ROLES OF THE PARENTS OF EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN
Idea not only defines the rights of parents of children with disabilities, it also requires specific efforts
and responsibilities. Although involvement in their child’s education is desirable for all parents, participation is a
must for parents of children with disabilities. They must acquire special knowledge and learn special skills.
Advocate.
CURRENT LEGAL PROTECTIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
___ provides rights and protection to children
with disabilities and to their parents or legal guardians. Learning your rights under this can make it easier to get
the help your child needs and is legally entitled to at school.
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act of 2004 (IDEA ’04)
CURRENT LEGAL PROTECTIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
______became law in 1990. The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits
discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools,
transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
CURRENT LEGAL PROTECTIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
_____The Special education and related services are provided at no
expense to parents of children with special needs who qualify for special education using an IEP developed by a
team.
FAPE (Free Appropriate Public Education)
CURRENT LEGAL PROTECTIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
_____Students eligible for special education will be educated with students
who are not disabled. The regular education class must be considered first. Supplementary aids/services help
students be successful. Goal is to ensure that IEP teams look at placement in regular classroom with
supplementary aids and services before considering a more restrictive placement.
LRE (Least Restrictive Environment)
