Understanding General, Special and Inclusive Education Flashcards
individuals who are more likely to be diagnosed with a disability
AT RISK
inability of an individual to perform a task like the rest (like reading, walking, listening)
Sometimes, it is a result of impairment (e.g. the child is not able to read clearly because of her low vision)
DISABILITY
loss of a body part (e.g. visual impairment, hearing impairment)
IMPAIRMENT
challenges an impaired individual or a person with disability may encounter when interacting with their environment
HANDICAP
Ex: A person using a wheelchair due to a spinal cord injury may find it difficult to navigate buildings without ramps or elevators, thus experiencing a handicap due to environmental barriers.
HANDICAP
placing persons with disabilities in existing mainstream educational institutions
INTEGRATION
education of students with disabilities
provided in separate environments
in isolation from students without disabilities
SEGREGATION
students are directly or indirectly prevented from or denied access to education in any form
EXCLUSION
ADHD
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
ASD
Autism Spectrum Disorder
IFSP (0-3 yrs old)
Individualized Family Service Plan
IEP (3-21 yrs old)
Individualized Education Plan
LSN
Learners with Special Needs
FAPE
Free and Appropriate Public Education
IDEA
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
LRE
Least Restrictive Environment
SLD
Specific Learning Disabilities
DEFINITION:
Standard educational system
Universal curriculum
GEN ED
DEFINITION:
Individualized instruction and specialized support
Students with disabilities and exceptionalities (conditions that make a student different from typical learners)
SPECIAL ED
DEFINITION:
Integrate all students regardless of their abilities or backgrounds with appropriate accommodations
INCLUSIVE ED
TARGET POPULATION:
Neurotypical student or those WITHOUT identified disabilities
GEN ED
TARGET POPULATION:
Focuses specifically on students with disabilities
SPECIAL ED
TARGET POPULATION:
Welcomes all students with:
- Disabilities
- Gifted students
- Diverse socio-cultural backgrounds
INCLUSIVE ED
CURRICULUM:
Standardized curriculum
GEN ED