Transition from Assessment to Intervention Flashcards

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IDEA 2004

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-Federal law: children with disabilities have a right to early intervention, special ed and related services
Early intervention: birth-3
Special ed: 3-21

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What are the 4 cored deficits of ASD?

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Cognition
Communication
Social interactions
Repetitive/restricted behaviors

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Why is early intervention so important?

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Neural plasticity: exposure to new activities, changes allow for stronger connections, unused paths are deleted (Synaptic Pruning)

  • Family centered
  • before age 3: ideal
  • natural environment
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