Module 3

Question 1

13 Categories of Disabilities under IDEA

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Gifted Students

Answer 2

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].

Question 3

Traits of Gifted Students

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Twice Exceptional

Answer 4

This means they’re gifted, but have a second neurological diagnosis, too.