Special Needs 2

A condition that impairs and affects the child’s

vision. It causes eyeball deformities in the area of the eyes.

• Deaf

• Autism

• Blindness

• Diabetes

A condition in which a person has an IQ that is

below average and that affects an individual’s learning, behavior, and development.

• ADHD

• Down Syndrome

• Intellectual Disabled

• Cerebral Palsy

A condition in which there is an inability to

learn which cannot be explained by intellectual, sensory, or health factors. This also includes an inability to build or maintain relationships with peers and teachers.

• ADD

• Multiple Diagnosis

• Intellectually Disabled

• Emotional Disturbance

A written strategy for learning designed to ensure that each child with special needs is educated in the most appropriate manner for him or her.

• Individualized Family Service Plan

• Individualized Education Plan

• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

INCLUSION

• SENDING SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS TO LOOSELY STRUCTURED ACTIVITIES WITHOUT SUPPORT
• ALLOWING SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS TO VISIT GENERAL EDUCATION CLASSES 
• TOTAL INTEGRATION OF SPECIAL NEEDS KIDS INTO GENERAL EDUCATION CLASSES WITH SUPPORT
• NONE OF THESE

A second-grade child with a hearing aid has trouble hearing what the teacher says. How should the teacher respond?

• Eliminate distracting background noises

• Speak more loudly to be heard

• Speak more slowly to be understood

• Write the message on the board

Ms. Bailey learned that one of her new students was autistic. How should she respond?

• Give the child lots of hugs and physical attention

• Plan exciting events that make the classroom a fun place to be

• Wait until the parents come to find out more about the child’s condition

• Be consistent with classroom routines and arrangements

Mr. Bill had a child in his class who did not see well, so he rang a bell when it was time to change to a different activity. What was the teacher doing?

• Modeling good speaking and listening skills

• Using a bell to signal for help

• Using an auditory reminder for transitions

• Using olfactory clues to structure the environment

What is the purpose of an IEP?

• To support a student's individual needs
• To make a student stand out
• So that teachers can legally meet about students 
• To support the needs of everyone

Who is legally responsible for ensuring the goals in a student's IEP are met?

• The ISSP teacher 
• All teachers who teach the student 
• The classroom teacher 
• The ISRC team