Module 3 Flashcards
Social and Emotional Development
13 Categories of Disabilities under IDEA
These categories follow:
1.Autism spectrum disorder
2.Intellectual disability
3.Hearing impairment
4.Deafness
5.Speech or language impairment
6.Visual impairment (including blindness)
7.Emotional disturbance (including anxiety and depression)
8.Orthopedic impairment
9.Traumatic brain injury
10.Other health impairment (including ADHD and Epilepsy)
11.Specific learning disability (dyslexia, dysgraphia, auditory processing)
12.Deaf-blindness
13.Multiple disabilities
Gifted Students
Someone who has an abnormally high IQ
The gifted child demonstrates a greater likelihood, when compared to other students of the same age, experience and opportunity, to achieve extraordinary accomplishments in one or more culturally valued domains [Pfeiffer, 2013b].
Traits of Gifted Students
Ability to comprehend material several grade levels above their age peers
Surprising emotional depth and sensitivity at a young age
Strong sense of curiosity
Enthusiastic about unique interests and topics
Quirky or mature sense of humor
Creative problem solving and imaginative expression
Absorbs information quickly with few repetitions needed
Self-aware, socially aware, and aware of global issues
Twice Exceptional
This means they’re gifted, but have a second neurological diagnosis, too.