Week 3.2 IDEA

Question 1

what does IDEA stand for

Answer 1

individuals with disabilities education act

Question 2

what happened in 1975

Answer 2

PL 94-142 Education for all Handicapped Children Act

Question 3

1986:

Answer 3

EHA amended through 99-457 for kids aged 3-4

Question 4

1990:

Answer 4

IDEA

Question 5

1997 and 2004:

Answer 5

IDEA re-authorizes

Question 6

what is IDEA part B?

Answer 6

free and appropriate public education (FAPE) for children 3-21 years old

Question 7

what kind of environment should Part B be given in

Answer 7

least restrictive environment, like educating them in the same class as non-disabled kids

Question 8

what are some related services with IDEA part B

Answer 8

PT with special education, OT, speech, audiology, recreation people…

Question 9

what about assisted technology for IDEA part B

Answer 9

devices increase functional capabilities or services to support devices

Question 10

what does evaluation for part B look like

Answer 10

determined eligibility with a multidisciplinary approach in natural environments

Question 11

evaluations for Part B are done to assist in determining…

Answer 11

whether a child is a child with a disability

Question 12

what are the 12 recognized disabilities that fall under IDEA part B

Answer 12

• autism
• deaf-blind
• deaf
• developmental delay
• emotional disturbances
• hearing impaired
• mental retardation
• multiple disabilities
• orthopedic impairment
• other health impairment
• specific learning impairment
• speech and language impairment

Question 13

what is an IEP

Answer 13

individualized educational program

Question 14

who develops an IEP, and how often is it reviewed and revised

Answer 14

by a tea, reviewed and revised yearly, usually at beginning or end or around a birthday

Question 15

what things does the IEP include

Answer 15

• present level of performance
• annual goals (academic and functional)
• description of how progress will be measured
• statement of special ed and related services to be provided
• transition plan for those 16 and up in age
• where they will be taught
• where will the kid be seen
• progress reports and report cards

Question 16

how does a PT contribute to the IEP

Answer 16

must relate to educational needs and be required to assist a child with disability to benefit from special education.

• measurable annual academic and functional goals
• LTG required, STG usually not -short term objectives

Question 17

are STG and LTG required

Answer 17

no, only LTG

Question 18

what two things are needed for PT to get involved

Answer 18

• if they have one of the diagnosis

- determined the need for PT

Question 19

what are the 5 models of service delivery

Answer 19

• direct (1 on 1)
• integrated (in the classroom to support routines)
• consultative
• monitoring
• collaborative

Question 20

what are some intensities given

Answer 20

• 3+ times a week is rare,
• usually only weekly or every other week
• periodic (monthly or less)
• consultative or as needed

Question 21

why might PT only be consultative

Answer 21

because we can teach other people how to interact and work with the child

Question 22

what about interventions for IEP

Answer 22

• coordination, communication and documentation are very important.
• child and family and teacher and staff instruction
• procedural interventions