lesson 4

Question 1

are a diverse group of students with talents and strengths

Answer 1

exceptional learners

Question 2

____include neurodiverse students, students with a disability, students with a learning difficulty, gifted and talented students, students with physical needs, and students with mental health needs.

Answer 2

exceptional learners

Question 3

refers to a long-term physical, mental, intellectual, behavioral, or sensory condition that substantially limits one or more physiological or anatomical functions of an individual or activities

Answer 3

disability

Question 4

refers to all types of learners who are considered marginalized and disadvantaged and/or in difficult circumstances that need to be addressed through appropriate and relevant basic education programs and services

Answer 4

disadvantage learners

Question 5

are the appropriate actions made regarding the learning environment, learning materials and other resources, curriculum format, equipment, and devices to allow learners with disabilities be able to learn and develop an understanding of the content, and competencies being taught or be able to complete the task/activities given to them by their teachers.

Answer 5

accomodation

Question 6

examples of accommodation

Answer 6

preferential seating, books on tape, extended time on exams, open notebook quizzes

Question 7

may be used to describe changes in the curriculum.

Answer 7

modification

Question 8

examples of modification

Answer 8

(allow alternate reading materials, opportunities to re-take quizzes, work banks, reduced problems)

Question 9

are resources with the primary purpose of maintaining or improving an individual’s functioning and independence to facilitate participation and enhance overall well-being

Answer 9

assistive technology

Question 10

It is a neurodevelopmental disorder associated with symptoms that include “persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts” and “restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities.

Answer 10

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Question 11

It is a developmental disability significantly affecting verbal and nonverbal communication and social interaction, generally evident before age three, that adversely affects a child’s educational performance.

Answer 11

Autism

Question 12

There are a number of barriers to providing better and appropriate support to meet the educational needs of students with autism. These include:

Answer 12

• Funding
• lack of knowledge and training
• lack of specialist support staff and time
• lack of appropriate resourcing and class sizes