Chapter 13 Health-Related Disabilities

Which of the following is a disability category according to the IDEA?

• ADHD

• Tourette Syndrome

• Traumatic Brain Injury

• Cerebral Palsy

Traumatic brain injury means an (a)   injury to the brain caused by an external physical force, resulting in total or partial functional disability or psychosocial impairment, or both, that adversely affects a child's educational performance.

Which of the following is considered a neurological disorder?

• Asthma

• Diabetes

• Leukemia

• Tourette Syndrome

List and describe the three common types of orthopedic impairments that are most prevalent in today's schools?

If a student has a traumatic brain injury, what are the areas that can be impacted for the student in the general education setting?

__________ ______ __________ means having limited strength, vitality, or alertness, that results in limited alertness with respect to the educational environment.

(a)  

Does a student with an orthopedic impairment always have to have an IEP or would a 504 plan be appropriate?

Which of the following are symptoms of diabetes? (Select all that apply)

• dry mouth

• excessive hunger

• weight gain

• blurry vision

If a typical developing child acquires a traumatic brain injury, what challenges do you think he/she may face upon returning to school?

How does the image relate to multiple disabilities?

Answer explanation

The circles on the outside are listed as follows:

Learning disabilities, Conduct disorders, Anxiety, Speech problems, and Depression.