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Special education teachers are part of the assessment team that determines eligibility for special education services. There are 14 major eligibility categories defined by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). For each of these disability categories, educators must have general knowledge of the guidelines for eligibility, characteristics, causes, effects on learning, and how often the disabilities occur within a defined population in order to contribute to team collaboration and consult articulately with staff and parents/guardians. Additionally, there are specific conditions, such as dyslexia, that are included within each of the broad categories, and special education teachers must be well informed about the potential effects on learning for each specific disorder.

Use the information in the textbook and topic Resources to complete the “Disability Comparison” template to summarize information for the categories of disability under IDEA as well as for common, specific learning disabilities. The first category, Autism, is completed for you.

 

Disability Comparison

Part 1

For this section of the template, focus on gathering details about the IDEA disability categories. Review the textbook and the topic study materials and use them to complete the chart. Note that “Autism” has been completed for you as an example.

Common Disabilities/DisordersDefinitionCharacteristicsCausesPrevalencePotential Effect on Learning
AutismAutism is a developmental disability that affects communication (verbal and nonverbal) and social skills.– Difficulty communicating and interpreting motives and cues of others  – Not comfortable with change- Poor social skills- May engage in the same activity over and over (SARRC, n.d.)The causes of autism are not clear but has something to do with brain development before birth.Autism is one of the fastest growing disabilities. Prevalence has changed to 1 in 68 children in U.S. (Autism Society, 2016, para. 2)Difficulty with written expression. Reading comprehension, math problem solving, fine and gross motor skills may also be affected, over and under selective attention.
Deaf-Blind     
Deafness     
Developmental Delay     
Emotional Disturbance     
Hearing Impairment     
Intellectual Disability     
Multiple Disabilities     
Orthopedic Impairment     
Other Health Impairment     
Specific Learning Disability     
Speech or Language Impairment     
Traumatic Brain Injury     
Visual Impairment Including Blindness     

Part 2

For this section of the template, focus on gathering details about common, specific learning disabilities. These disabilities fall under the IDEA disability categories you researched for the chart above. Review the textbook and the topic study materials and use them to complete the chart.

Disability/DisordersDefinitionCharacteristicsCommon Assessments for DiagnosisPotential Effect of Learning and Other Areas of LifeBasic Strategies for Addressing the Disability/Disorder
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)     
Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)     
Dyscalculia     
Dysgraphia     
Dyslexia     
Dysphasia/Aphasia     
Dyspraxia     
Language Processing Disorder (LPD)     
Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities     
Visual Perceptual/Visual Motor Deficit     

References

https://ldaamerica.org/support/new-to-ld/

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