Unit 7

 __________ are developmental milestones children generally attain within each stage of development.  If children do not fit this pattern, they may have specials needs.

• Children with Special Needs

• Typical Milestones

• Inclusion

For children who have intellectual and physical disabilities, a(n) __________ will be provided by the school.  This sets educational goals for children with disabilities.  

• Inclusion

• Speech Therapy

• Individualized Education Plan (IEP)

When children with special needs are placed in classes with other children of various abilities.

• Inclusion

• Typical Milestones

• Individualized Education Plan (IEP)

This type of special need is a child who is outstanding in a general sense or in one specific area of its life.

• Physical Disability

• Intellectual Disability

• Learning Disorder

• Gifted Children

Challenges that impact a child's spoken words, written language, math or spatial orientation.  Ex: Dyslexia

• Physical Disability

• Intellectual Disability

• Learning Disorder

• Gifted Children

A limitation of a person's body or its function.  

• Physical Disability

• Intellectual Disability

• Learning Disorder

• Gifted Children

A limitation in the way a person's mind functions, caused by congenital disorders, conditions during pregnancy, or birth complications.

• Physical Disability

• Intellectual Disability

• Learning Disorder

• Gifted Children

Which of the following statements about Autism Spectrum Disorder is NOT true?

• Autism may be associated with genetic mutations.

• Autism may be caused by environmental factors such as gestational diabetes, lack of folic acid or induced labor.

• All causes of autism are known and can be diagnosed.

Many times Social/Emotional Special Needs take the form of mental health disorders.

• True

• False

As much as possible, children with special needs should be treated like all other children.

• True

• False