Categories of Student Disabilities

How many disabilities did we review today?

• 6

• 9

• 7

• 12

Answer explanation

1 - Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder​

2 - Blindness/Low Vision​

3 - Brain Injuries​

4 - Deaf/Hard of Hearing​

5 - Learning Disabilities​

6 - Medical Disabilities​

7 - Physical Disabilities​

8 - Psychiatric Disabilities​

9 - Speech and Language Disabilities

What are the most common potential accommodations?

• Interpreter

• Scribe

• Copies of Notes

• Extended Time and Breaks

What is on Medical Badges?

• Wearer's Name

  ICE Number

  Disability

  Directions

• Wearer's Name ONLY

• ICE Number ONLY

• Wearer's Name

  ICE Number

  ONLY

Answer explanation

The most common information on Medical Badges are:

The Wearer's Name

Their Disability

ICE Number

and any needed Instructions

These are necessary for the paramedics to know who to contact and how to handle the situation at hand.

What is an ICE Number?

• In Case of Empanadas

• In Case of Emergency

• Information and Content Exchange

• Immediate Comfort is Essential

Who can be an ICE Number?

• Parent/Guardian

• Roommate

• Friend

• Colleague

Answer explanation

Any trusted member of one's life who can provide the necessary information for paramedics and pick up the patient from the hospital or location of the incident.

Why is it important to know about disabilities and their effects on people?

• They can explain behavior

• Helps in making accommodations

• We understand people better

What are good things to keep in your room for students?

• Fidget Toys

• Weighted Blankets

• Soft Items (Pillows, Stuffed Animals, etc.)

• Allow Students to Bring Items for Themselves

Answer explanation

Students will sometimes require various items in order to stimulate their senses and keep them focused and relaxed. Not every item provided will match each specific student's needs, so it's important that they are allowed to bring items from home that can help when needed.

True or False: Disabilities can affect cognitive function and how people interact with one another.

• True

• False

True or False: Different disorders have different symptoms and accommodations.

• False

• True

True or False: Not every disorder is visible.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

There are multiple different types of disabilities. Not every one of them has physical symptoms or attributes.