Developmental Disabilities & Gifts Flashcard

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How many children in the U.S. have one or more developmental disabilities?

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1 in 6

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Are you aware of someone who has a developmental disability?

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Yes

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What is the proper term to use for a person with a cognitive disability?

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Intellectual disability

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How should you refer to Liam using Person First Language? Options: Liam is disabled, Liam has a disability, Disabled Liam, Liam with a disability

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Liam has a disability

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Can a person with a disability be gifted?

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It depends

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What does the term 'gifted and talented' mean when used with respect to students, children, or youth?

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High achievement in various areas and need special services

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What is a prodigy?

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A person with extraordinary talent or ability.

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What is a savant?

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A person with detailed knowledge in a specific area.

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What did Rosa's Law replace the term 'mental retardation' with?

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Intellectual disability

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What is the People First Respectful Language Modernization Act of 2006 about?

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Requiring the use of respectful language when referring to people with disabilities