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Disabilities and Instructional Strategies. Ayo Jones. Please view in Slideshow mode to start interactivity. Press F5 or . Pre-Test. Please click to take the pre-test. When you return, proceed to the next page. Pre-Test: Scoring. What was your score?. 80-100: Click Here. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Ayo Jones
Disabilities and Instructional Strategies
Please view in Slideshow mode to start interactivityPress F5 or
Please click to take the pre-testWhen you return proceed to the next page
Pre-Test
Pre-Test Scoring
What was your score
0-30 Click Here
40-70 Click Here
80-100 Click Here
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorder
o Mood Swingso High to Lowo Normal In Between
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorder
o Aggressiveo Deceitfulo Truant
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problemfollowing rules and behaving in socially acceptable waysAnd a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animalsdestruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
o Hates ldquoNordquoo Needs Choiceo Controlling
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revengeand also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Autism
o Canrsquot Relateo Change is hardo Difficulty Relating
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicateunderstand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and eventswhich includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome
o High Functioningo Trouble socializingo Hard time with
facial expressions
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autismbut people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peersand usually communication issuesThough people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehendto a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos SyndromeAnd because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral Palsy
o Caused by the braino Weakness using
muscleso Does not typically
degenerate
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disability
o A cognitive problemo Have a hard time
rememberingo Will learn but take
longer
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental RetardationIt can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in schoolThese students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
o Trouble learning or using certain skills
o Often only one areao Classroom support
helps a lot
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skillsThey directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
A student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Quick Check
Other Health Impairment
o Limited alertness in academic setting
o Includes ADHD amp ADD
o May need health related support
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injury
o Significant trauma o Limits functioningo May have physical
injuries
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinksand can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood swings
from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Children and adolescents with this
disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious violations
of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own mistakesbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temper and is spiteful or seeks
revenge
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismCharacteristics vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
bull CP is not typically degenerative
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injurybull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury
to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Please click to take the pre-testWhen you return proceed to the next page
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What was your score
0-30 Click Here
40-70 Click Here
80-100 Click Here
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorder
o Mood Swingso High to Lowo Normal In Between
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorder
o Aggressiveo Deceitfulo Truant
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problemfollowing rules and behaving in socially acceptable waysAnd a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animalsdestruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
o Hates ldquoNordquoo Needs Choiceo Controlling
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revengeand also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Autism
o Canrsquot Relateo Change is hardo Difficulty Relating
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicateunderstand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and eventswhich includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome
o High Functioningo Trouble socializingo Hard time with
facial expressions
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autismbut people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peersand usually communication issuesThough people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehendto a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos SyndromeAnd because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral Palsy
o Caused by the braino Weakness using
muscleso Does not typically
degenerate
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disability
o A cognitive problemo Have a hard time
rememberingo Will learn but take
longer
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental RetardationIt can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in schoolThese students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
o Trouble learning or using certain skills
o Often only one areao Classroom support
helps a lot
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skillsThey directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
A student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Quick Check
Other Health Impairment
o Limited alertness in academic setting
o Includes ADHD amp ADD
o May need health related support
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injury
o Significant trauma o Limits functioningo May have physical
injuries
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinksand can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood swings
from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Children and adolescents with this
disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious violations
of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own mistakesbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temper and is spiteful or seeks
revenge
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismCharacteristics vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
bull CP is not typically degenerative
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injurybull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury
to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Pre-Test Scoring
What was your score
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40-70 Click Here
80-100 Click Here
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorder
o Mood Swingso High to Lowo Normal In Between
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorder
o Aggressiveo Deceitfulo Truant
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problemfollowing rules and behaving in socially acceptable waysAnd a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animalsdestruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
o Hates ldquoNordquoo Needs Choiceo Controlling
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revengeand also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Autism
o Canrsquot Relateo Change is hardo Difficulty Relating
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicateunderstand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and eventswhich includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome
o High Functioningo Trouble socializingo Hard time with
facial expressions
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autismbut people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peersand usually communication issuesThough people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehendto a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos SyndromeAnd because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral Palsy
o Caused by the braino Weakness using
muscleso Does not typically
degenerate
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disability
o A cognitive problemo Have a hard time
rememberingo Will learn but take
longer
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental RetardationIt can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in schoolThese students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
o Trouble learning or using certain skills
o Often only one areao Classroom support
helps a lot
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skillsThey directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
A student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Quick Check
Other Health Impairment
o Limited alertness in academic setting
o Includes ADHD amp ADD
o May need health related support
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injury
o Significant trauma o Limits functioningo May have physical
injuries
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinksand can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood swings
from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Children and adolescents with this
disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious violations
of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own mistakesbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temper and is spiteful or seeks
revenge
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismCharacteristics vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
bull CP is not typically degenerative
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injurybull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury
to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorder
o Mood Swingso High to Lowo Normal In Between
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorder
o Aggressiveo Deceitfulo Truant
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problemfollowing rules and behaving in socially acceptable waysAnd a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animalsdestruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
o Hates ldquoNordquoo Needs Choiceo Controlling
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revengeand also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Autism
o Canrsquot Relateo Change is hardo Difficulty Relating
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicateunderstand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and eventswhich includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome
o High Functioningo Trouble socializingo Hard time with
facial expressions
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autismbut people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peersand usually communication issuesThough people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehendto a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos SyndromeAnd because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral Palsy
o Caused by the braino Weakness using
muscleso Does not typically
degenerate
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disability
o A cognitive problemo Have a hard time
rememberingo Will learn but take
longer
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental RetardationIt can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in schoolThese students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
o Trouble learning or using certain skills
o Often only one areao Classroom support
helps a lot
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skillsThey directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
A student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Quick Check
Other Health Impairment
o Limited alertness in academic setting
o Includes ADHD amp ADD
o May need health related support
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injury
o Significant trauma o Limits functioningo May have physical
injuries
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinksand can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood swings
from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Children and adolescents with this
disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious violations
of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own mistakesbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temper and is spiteful or seeks
revenge
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismCharacteristics vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
bull CP is not typically degenerative
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injurybull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury
to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorder
o Aggressiveo Deceitfulo Truant
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problemfollowing rules and behaving in socially acceptable waysAnd a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animalsdestruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
o Hates ldquoNordquoo Needs Choiceo Controlling
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revengeand also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Autism
o Canrsquot Relateo Change is hardo Difficulty Relating
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicateunderstand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and eventswhich includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome
o High Functioningo Trouble socializingo Hard time with
facial expressions
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autismbut people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peersand usually communication issuesThough people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehendto a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos SyndromeAnd because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral Palsy
o Caused by the braino Weakness using
muscleso Does not typically
degenerate
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disability
o A cognitive problemo Have a hard time
rememberingo Will learn but take
longer
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental RetardationIt can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in schoolThese students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
o Trouble learning or using certain skills
o Often only one areao Classroom support
helps a lot
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skillsThey directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
A student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Quick Check
Other Health Impairment
o Limited alertness in academic setting
o Includes ADHD amp ADD
o May need health related support
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injury
o Significant trauma o Limits functioningo May have physical
injuries
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinksand can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood swings
from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Children and adolescents with this
disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious violations
of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own mistakesbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temper and is spiteful or seeks
revenge
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismCharacteristics vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
bull CP is not typically degenerative
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injurybull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury
to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
o Hates ldquoNordquoo Needs Choiceo Controlling
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revengeand also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Autism
o Canrsquot Relateo Change is hardo Difficulty Relating
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicateunderstand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and eventswhich includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome
o High Functioningo Trouble socializingo Hard time with
facial expressions
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autismbut people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peersand usually communication issuesThough people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehendto a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos SyndromeAnd because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral Palsy
o Caused by the braino Weakness using
muscleso Does not typically
degenerate
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disability
o A cognitive problemo Have a hard time
rememberingo Will learn but take
longer
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental RetardationIt can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in schoolThese students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
o Trouble learning or using certain skills
o Often only one areao Classroom support
helps a lot
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skillsThey directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
A student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Quick Check
Other Health Impairment
o Limited alertness in academic setting
o Includes ADHD amp ADD
o May need health related support
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injury
o Significant trauma o Limits functioningo May have physical
injuries
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinksand can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood swings
from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Children and adolescents with this
disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious violations
of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own mistakesbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temper and is spiteful or seeks
revenge
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismCharacteristics vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
bull CP is not typically degenerative
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injurybull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury
to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Autism
o Canrsquot Relateo Change is hardo Difficulty Relating
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicateunderstand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and eventswhich includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome
o High Functioningo Trouble socializingo Hard time with
facial expressions
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autismbut people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peersand usually communication issuesThough people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehendto a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos SyndromeAnd because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral Palsy
o Caused by the braino Weakness using
muscleso Does not typically
degenerate
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disability
o A cognitive problemo Have a hard time
rememberingo Will learn but take
longer
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental RetardationIt can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in schoolThese students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
o Trouble learning or using certain skills
o Often only one areao Classroom support
helps a lot
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skillsThey directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
A student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Quick Check
Other Health Impairment
o Limited alertness in academic setting
o Includes ADHD amp ADD
o May need health related support
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injury
o Significant trauma o Limits functioningo May have physical
injuries
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinksand can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood swings
from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Children and adolescents with this
disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious violations
of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own mistakesbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temper and is spiteful or seeks
revenge
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismCharacteristics vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
bull CP is not typically degenerative
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injurybull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury
to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Autism
o Canrsquot Relateo Change is hardo Difficulty Relating
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicateunderstand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and eventswhich includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome
o High Functioningo Trouble socializingo Hard time with
facial expressions
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autismbut people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peersand usually communication issuesThough people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehendto a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos SyndromeAnd because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral Palsy
o Caused by the braino Weakness using
muscleso Does not typically
degenerate
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disability
o A cognitive problemo Have a hard time
rememberingo Will learn but take
longer
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental RetardationIt can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in schoolThese students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
o Trouble learning or using certain skills
o Often only one areao Classroom support
helps a lot
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skillsThey directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
A student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Quick Check
Other Health Impairment
o Limited alertness in academic setting
o Includes ADHD amp ADD
o May need health related support
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injury
o Significant trauma o Limits functioningo May have physical
injuries
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinksand can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood swings
from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Children and adolescents with this
disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious violations
of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own mistakesbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temper and is spiteful or seeks
revenge
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismCharacteristics vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
bull CP is not typically degenerative
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injurybull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury
to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Autism
o Canrsquot Relateo Change is hardo Difficulty Relating
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicateunderstand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and eventswhich includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome
o High Functioningo Trouble socializingo Hard time with
facial expressions
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autismbut people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peersand usually communication issuesThough people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehendto a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos SyndromeAnd because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral Palsy
o Caused by the braino Weakness using
muscleso Does not typically
degenerate
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disability
o A cognitive problemo Have a hard time
rememberingo Will learn but take
longer
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental RetardationIt can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in schoolThese students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
o Trouble learning or using certain skills
o Often only one areao Classroom support
helps a lot
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skillsThey directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
A student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Quick Check
Other Health Impairment
o Limited alertness in academic setting
o Includes ADHD amp ADD
o May need health related support
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injury
o Significant trauma o Limits functioningo May have physical
injuries
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinksand can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood swings
from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Children and adolescents with this
disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious violations
of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own mistakesbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temper and is spiteful or seeks
revenge
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismCharacteristics vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
bull CP is not typically degenerative
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injurybull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury
to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Autism
o Canrsquot Relateo Change is hardo Difficulty Relating
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicateunderstand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and eventswhich includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome
o High Functioningo Trouble socializingo Hard time with
facial expressions
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autismbut people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peersand usually communication issuesThough people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehendto a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos SyndromeAnd because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral Palsy
o Caused by the braino Weakness using
muscleso Does not typically
degenerate
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disability
o A cognitive problemo Have a hard time
rememberingo Will learn but take
longer
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental RetardationIt can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in schoolThese students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
o Trouble learning or using certain skills
o Often only one areao Classroom support
helps a lot
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skillsThey directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
A student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Quick Check
Other Health Impairment
o Limited alertness in academic setting
o Includes ADHD amp ADD
o May need health related support
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injury
o Significant trauma o Limits functioningo May have physical
injuries
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinksand can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood swings
from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Children and adolescents with this
disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious violations
of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own mistakesbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temper and is spiteful or seeks
revenge
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismCharacteristics vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
bull CP is not typically degenerative
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injurybull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury
to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome
o High Functioningo Trouble socializingo Hard time with
facial expressions
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autismbut people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peersand usually communication issuesThough people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehendto a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos SyndromeAnd because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral Palsy
o Caused by the braino Weakness using
muscleso Does not typically
degenerate
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disability
o A cognitive problemo Have a hard time
rememberingo Will learn but take
longer
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental RetardationIt can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in schoolThese students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
o Trouble learning or using certain skills
o Often only one areao Classroom support
helps a lot
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skillsThey directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
A student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Quick Check
Other Health Impairment
o Limited alertness in academic setting
o Includes ADHD amp ADD
o May need health related support
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injury
o Significant trauma o Limits functioningo May have physical
injuries
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinksand can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood swings
from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Children and adolescents with this
disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious violations
of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own mistakesbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temper and is spiteful or seeks
revenge
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismCharacteristics vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
bull CP is not typically degenerative
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injurybull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury
to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral Palsy
o Caused by the braino Weakness using
muscleso Does not typically
degenerate
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disability
o A cognitive problemo Have a hard time
rememberingo Will learn but take
longer
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental RetardationIt can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in schoolThese students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
o Trouble learning or using certain skills
o Often only one areao Classroom support
helps a lot
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skillsThey directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
A student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Quick Check
Other Health Impairment
o Limited alertness in academic setting
o Includes ADHD amp ADD
o May need health related support
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injury
o Significant trauma o Limits functioningo May have physical
injuries
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinksand can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood swings
from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Children and adolescents with this
disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious violations
of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own mistakesbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temper and is spiteful or seeks
revenge
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismCharacteristics vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
bull CP is not typically degenerative
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injurybull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury
to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral Palsy
o Caused by the braino Weakness using
muscleso Does not typically
degenerate
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disability
o A cognitive problemo Have a hard time
rememberingo Will learn but take
longer
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental RetardationIt can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in schoolThese students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
o Trouble learning or using certain skills
o Often only one areao Classroom support
helps a lot
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skillsThey directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
A student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Quick Check
Other Health Impairment
o Limited alertness in academic setting
o Includes ADHD amp ADD
o May need health related support
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injury
o Significant trauma o Limits functioningo May have physical
injuries
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinksand can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood swings
from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Children and adolescents with this
disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious violations
of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own mistakesbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temper and is spiteful or seeks
revenge
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismCharacteristics vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
bull CP is not typically degenerative
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injurybull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury
to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral Palsy
o Caused by the braino Weakness using
muscleso Does not typically
degenerate
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disability
o A cognitive problemo Have a hard time
rememberingo Will learn but take
longer
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental RetardationIt can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in schoolThese students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
o Trouble learning or using certain skills
o Often only one areao Classroom support
helps a lot
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skillsThey directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
A student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Quick Check
Other Health Impairment
o Limited alertness in academic setting
o Includes ADHD amp ADD
o May need health related support
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injury
o Significant trauma o Limits functioningo May have physical
injuries
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinksand can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood swings
from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Children and adolescents with this
disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious violations
of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own mistakesbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temper and is spiteful or seeks
revenge
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismCharacteristics vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
bull CP is not typically degenerative
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injurybull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury
to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Cerebral Palsy
o Caused by the braino Weakness using
muscleso Does not typically
degenerate
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disability
o A cognitive problemo Have a hard time
rememberingo Will learn but take
longer
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental RetardationIt can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in schoolThese students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
o Trouble learning or using certain skills
o Often only one areao Classroom support
helps a lot
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skillsThey directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
A student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Quick Check
Other Health Impairment
o Limited alertness in academic setting
o Includes ADHD amp ADD
o May need health related support
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injury
o Significant trauma o Limits functioningo May have physical
injuries
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinksand can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood swings
from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Children and adolescents with this
disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious violations
of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own mistakesbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temper and is spiteful or seeks
revenge
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismCharacteristics vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
bull CP is not typically degenerative
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injurybull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury
to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disability
o A cognitive problemo Have a hard time
rememberingo Will learn but take
longer
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental RetardationIt can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in schoolThese students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
o Trouble learning or using certain skills
o Often only one areao Classroom support
helps a lot
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skillsThey directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
A student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Quick Check
Other Health Impairment
o Limited alertness in academic setting
o Includes ADHD amp ADD
o May need health related support
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injury
o Significant trauma o Limits functioningo May have physical
injuries
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinksand can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood swings
from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Children and adolescents with this
disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious violations
of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own mistakesbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temper and is spiteful or seeks
revenge
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismCharacteristics vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
bull CP is not typically degenerative
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injurybull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury
to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disability
o A cognitive problemo Have a hard time
rememberingo Will learn but take
longer
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental RetardationIt can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in schoolThese students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
o Trouble learning or using certain skills
o Often only one areao Classroom support
helps a lot
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skillsThey directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
A student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Quick Check
Other Health Impairment
o Limited alertness in academic setting
o Includes ADHD amp ADD
o May need health related support
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injury
o Significant trauma o Limits functioningo May have physical
injuries
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinksand can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood swings
from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Children and adolescents with this
disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious violations
of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own mistakesbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temper and is spiteful or seeks
revenge
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismCharacteristics vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
bull CP is not typically degenerative
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injurybull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury
to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disability
o A cognitive problemo Have a hard time
rememberingo Will learn but take
longer
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental RetardationIt can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in schoolThese students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
o Trouble learning or using certain skills
o Often only one areao Classroom support
helps a lot
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skillsThey directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
A student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Quick Check
Other Health Impairment
o Limited alertness in academic setting
o Includes ADHD amp ADD
o May need health related support
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injury
o Significant trauma o Limits functioningo May have physical
injuries
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinksand can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood swings
from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Children and adolescents with this
disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious violations
of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own mistakesbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temper and is spiteful or seeks
revenge
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismCharacteristics vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
bull CP is not typically degenerative
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injurybull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury
to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Intellectual Disability
o A cognitive problemo Have a hard time
rememberingo Will learn but take
longer
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental RetardationIt can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in schoolThese students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
o Trouble learning or using certain skills
o Often only one areao Classroom support
helps a lot
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skillsThey directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
A student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Quick Check
Other Health Impairment
o Limited alertness in academic setting
o Includes ADHD amp ADD
o May need health related support
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injury
o Significant trauma o Limits functioningo May have physical
injuries
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinksand can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood swings
from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Children and adolescents with this
disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious violations
of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own mistakesbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temper and is spiteful or seeks
revenge
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismCharacteristics vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
bull CP is not typically degenerative
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injurybull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury
to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
o Trouble learning or using certain skills
o Often only one areao Classroom support
helps a lot
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skillsThey directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
A student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Quick Check
Other Health Impairment
o Limited alertness in academic setting
o Includes ADHD amp ADD
o May need health related support
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injury
o Significant trauma o Limits functioningo May have physical
injuries
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinksand can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood swings
from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Children and adolescents with this
disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious violations
of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own mistakesbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temper and is spiteful or seeks
revenge
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismCharacteristics vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
bull CP is not typically degenerative
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injurybull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury
to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
o Trouble learning or using certain skills
o Often only one areao Classroom support
helps a lot
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skillsThey directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
A student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Quick Check
Other Health Impairment
o Limited alertness in academic setting
o Includes ADHD amp ADD
o May need health related support
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injury
o Significant trauma o Limits functioningo May have physical
injuries
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinksand can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood swings
from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Children and adolescents with this
disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious violations
of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own mistakesbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temper and is spiteful or seeks
revenge
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismCharacteristics vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
bull CP is not typically degenerative
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injurybull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury
to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
o Trouble learning or using certain skills
o Often only one areao Classroom support
helps a lot
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skillsThey directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
A student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Quick Check
Other Health Impairment
o Limited alertness in academic setting
o Includes ADHD amp ADD
o May need health related support
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injury
o Significant trauma o Limits functioningo May have physical
injuries
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinksand can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood swings
from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Children and adolescents with this
disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious violations
of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own mistakesbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temper and is spiteful or seeks
revenge
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismCharacteristics vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
bull CP is not typically degenerative
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injurybull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury
to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
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Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Learning Disability
o Trouble learning or using certain skills
o Often only one areao Classroom support
helps a lot
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skillsThey directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
A student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Quick Check
Other Health Impairment
o Limited alertness in academic setting
o Includes ADHD amp ADD
o May need health related support
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injury
o Significant trauma o Limits functioningo May have physical
injuries
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinksand can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood swings
from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Children and adolescents with this
disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious violations
of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own mistakesbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temper and is spiteful or seeks
revenge
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismCharacteristics vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
bull CP is not typically degenerative
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injurybull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury
to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
A student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Quick Check
Other Health Impairment
o Limited alertness in academic setting
o Includes ADHD amp ADD
o May need health related support
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injury
o Significant trauma o Limits functioningo May have physical
injuries
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinksand can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood swings
from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Children and adolescents with this
disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious violations
of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own mistakesbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temper and is spiteful or seeks
revenge
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismCharacteristics vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
bull CP is not typically degenerative
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injurybull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury
to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
A student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Quick Check
Other Health Impairment
o Limited alertness in academic setting
o Includes ADHD amp ADD
o May need health related support
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injury
o Significant trauma o Limits functioningo May have physical
injuries
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinksand can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood swings
from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Children and adolescents with this
disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious violations
of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own mistakesbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temper and is spiteful or seeks
revenge
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismCharacteristics vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
bull CP is not typically degenerative
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injurybull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury
to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
A student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Quick Check
Other Health Impairment
o Limited alertness in academic setting
o Includes ADHD amp ADD
o May need health related support
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injury
o Significant trauma o Limits functioningo May have physical
injuries
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinksand can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood swings
from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Children and adolescents with this
disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious violations
of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own mistakesbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temper and is spiteful or seeks
revenge
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismCharacteristics vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
bull CP is not typically degenerative
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injurybull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury
to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Other Health Impairment
o Limited alertness in academic setting
o Includes ADHD amp ADD
o May need health related support
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injury
o Significant trauma o Limits functioningo May have physical
injuries
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinksand can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood swings
from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Children and adolescents with this
disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious violations
of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own mistakesbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temper and is spiteful or seeks
revenge
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismCharacteristics vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
bull CP is not typically degenerative
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injurybull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury
to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Traumatic Brain Injury
o Significant trauma o Limits functioningo May have physical
injuries
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinksand can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood swings
from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Children and adolescents with this
disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious violations
of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own mistakesbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temper and is spiteful or seeks
revenge
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismCharacteristics vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
bull CP is not typically degenerative
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injurybull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury
to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood swings
from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Children and adolescents with this
disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious violations
of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own mistakesbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temper and is spiteful or seeks
revenge
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismCharacteristics vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
bull CP is not typically degenerative
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injurybull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury
to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood swings
from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Children and adolescents with this
disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious violations
of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own mistakesbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temper and is spiteful or seeks
revenge
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismCharacteristics vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
bull CP is not typically degenerative
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injurybull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury
to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood swings
from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Children and adolescents with this
disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious violations
of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own mistakesbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temper and is spiteful or seeks
revenge
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismCharacteristics vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
bull CP is not typically degenerative
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injurybull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury
to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood swings
from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Children and adolescents with this
disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious violations
of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own mistakesbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temper and is spiteful or seeks
revenge
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismCharacteristics vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
bull CP is not typically degenerative
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injurybull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury
to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood swings
from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Children and adolescents with this
disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious violations
of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own mistakesbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temper and is spiteful or seeks
revenge
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismCharacteristics vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
bull CP is not typically degenerative
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injurybull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury
to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Children and adolescents with this
disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious violations
of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own mistakesbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temper and is spiteful or seeks
revenge
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismCharacteristics vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
bull CP is not typically degenerative
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injurybull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury
to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own mistakesbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temper and is spiteful or seeks
revenge
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismCharacteristics vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
bull CP is not typically degenerative
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injurybull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury
to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismCharacteristics vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
bull CP is not typically degenerative
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injurybull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury
to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismCharacteristics vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
bull CP is not typically degenerative
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injurybull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury
to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismCharacteristics vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
bull CP is not typically degenerative
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injurybull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury
to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
AutismCharacteristics vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
bull CP is not typically degenerative
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injurybull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury
to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
bull CP is not typically degenerative
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injurybull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury
to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
bull CP is not typically degenerative
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injurybull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury
to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
bull CP is not typically degenerative
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injurybull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury
to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
bull CP is not typically degenerative
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injurybull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury
to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
bull CP is not typically degenerative
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injurybull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury
to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injurybull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury
to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injurybull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury
to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injurybull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury
to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injurybull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury
to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injurybull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury
to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injurybull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury
to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Remember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injurybull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury
to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injurybull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury
to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injurybull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury
to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injurybull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury
to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injurybull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury
to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Traumatic Brain Injurybull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury
to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Traumatic Brain Injurybull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury
to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos consider instructional strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Emotional Disability Bipolar Disorderbull Known as manic-depression bull Bipolar causes dramatic mood
swings from overly ldquohighrdquo andor irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again often with periods of normal mood in between
bull Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood
Bipolar disorder is known as the manic depressive disorder It is signified by mood swings that go from very high to very low and then back an forth again And you will see energy changes a lot with that mood
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Emotional Disability Conduct Disorderbull Conduct disorder refers to a
group of behavioral and emotional problems
bull Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
bull This may include bull aggression to people and
animalsbull destruction of propertybull lying or stealing bull truancy or other serious
violations of rules
Conduct Disorders are actually a group of several behavior and emotions problems Children and adolescence with these disorders tend to have a problem following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways And a lot of times this will show as aggression towards people or animals destruction of property truancy and lying or stealing
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Emotional Disability Oppositional Defiant Disorder
bull Actively does not follow adults requests
bull Angry and resentful of othersbull Argues with adultsbull Blames others for own
mistakesbull Has few or no friends or has
lost friendsbull Is in constant trouble in schoolbull Loses temperbull Spiteful or seeks revengebull Touchy or easily annoyed
Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD usually involves a person who is angry and resentful towards others and blames them for their mistakes and it will manifest itself in a person who had problems keeping in control of their temper become spiteful or full of rage or tries to seek revenge and also is very touchy and does not accept being told no very easily
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Bipolar Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Quick CheckA student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
Conduct Disorder
Great Job
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Quick Check
Conduct Disorder
Remember People with a Conduct Disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way They may be
bull Aggressive to people or animalsbull Destroy propertybull Lie or stealbull Be truant and violate rules
A student is aggressive and hardly comes to school When they do they talk about hurting animals and sometimes
become violent They may have
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
AutismEach of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a childrsquos ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They share some or all of the following characteristics which can vary from mild to severebull Communication problems (for example
with the use or comprehension of language)
bull Difficulty relating to people things and events
bull Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways
bull Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings and
bull Repetitive body movements or behaviors
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others People on the Autism Spectrum will suffer with different characteristics ranging from mild to severe Those characteristics usually include communication problems difficulty relating to people things and events which includes socialization playing with toys in unusual ways difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or places and things that are unfamiliar and a repetitive body movement
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Autism Aspergerrsquos SyndromeStudents with ASD have trouble withbull social interaction (such as the
inability to establish or maintain relationships with peers appropriate to the level of the childrsquos development
bull communication (such as the absence of language or delays in its development) and
bull behavior (such as repetitive preoccupation with one or more areas of interest in a way that is abnormal in its intensity or focus)
Aspergerrsquos syndrome is a higher functioning form of Autism but people with Aspergerrsquos will still have trouble with social interactions and relating to peers and usually communication issues Though people with Aspergerrsquos can read and communicate and comprehend to a very high level you may still notice some delays preoccupation with a certain area is often present with people with Aspergerrsquos Syndrome And because of their level of functioning they are able to remember lots of information about their given topic
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Quick Check
Autism Aspergerrsquos Syndrome Rett Syndrome
A student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Great Job
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Quick CheckA student is very into routines Whenever there is a change in their routine they become very violent They rock or hum in stressful situations They donrsquot make a lot of eye contact and
canrsquot relate to people well They may have
Autism
Remember People with a Autism have a neurological disorder that affects their ability to communicate understand language play and relate to others They may
bull Be challenged with comprehensionbull Play with toys in unusual waysbull Adjust poorly to changes in routinebull Have repetitive body movements
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Cerebral PalsyCP can be mild moderate or severe bull Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy
Moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp He or she may need a special leg brace or a cane
bull More severe CP can affect all parts of a childrsquos physical abilities A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment
Sometimes children with CP can also havebull learning problems bull problems with hearing or seeing (called
sensory problems) or bull intellectual disabilities
CP doesnrsquot get worse over time and most children with CP have a normal life span
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Either
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Either
Great Job
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Quick CheckA student in a wheelchair spends part of the day practicing walking and another part of the day in a stander The can move around and use the bathroom alone but canrsquot really
use one side of their body very well They may have
Remember People with a Traumatic Brain Injury may have several of the same symptoms as a person with Cerebral Palsy
Either
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Intellectual Disabilitybull Children with intellectual disabilities
(sometimes called cognitive disabilities or mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak walk and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating
bull They are likely to have trouble learning in school
bull They will learn but it will take them longer There may be some things they cannot learn
There are many signs of ID bull learn to talk later or have trouble
speakingbull find it hard to remember thingsbull not understand how to pay for thingsbull have trouble understanding social rules
Intellectual Disabilities is the new label for students with MR or Mental Retardation It can also be known as a Cognitive Disability and what you will see with students with this disability is a delay delay in speaking walking taking care of their personal needs and an overall trouble in school These students will learn it just will take them longer to learn some things You may see with students with Intellectual Disabilities talking later on in life finding it hard to remember things not being able to understand money and how to pay for things and a difficulty with understanding social rules
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Autism
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Quick CheckA student has been working on learning the same vocabulary words all semester They are making progress but it is very
slow They may have
Intellectual DisabilityRemember Students with intellectual disabilities have trouble learning They will learn but it may take them longer They may
bull Find it hard to rememberbull Learn to talk late or have trouble speakingbull Not understand social rulesbull Not see consequences for their actionsbull Have trouble thinking logically
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Learning Disability
bull Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems
bull A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills
bull The skills most often affected are reading writing listening speaking reasoning and doing math
ldquoLearning disabilitiesrdquo is not the only term used to describe these difficulties Others includebull dyslexiamdashdifficulties in readingbull dysgraphiamdashdifficulties in writingbull dyscalculiamdashdifficulties in math
Learning Disability is a general term and it can include dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia All of these cause a person to have troubles learning and using new skills They directly affect a personrsquos ability to read write listen speak reason and do math
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Cerebral Palsy
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Learning Disability
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Quick CheckA student has the worst handwriting and canrsquot stay in the lines or make the letter look right
They are so smart at everything else they do but their writing is illegible The may have
Remember Learning disabilities can present withbull Dyslexiabull Dysgraphiabull Dyscalculia
In all situations students can learn to work around their limitations and are typically strong in other areas
Learning Disability
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Other Health Impairmentbull OHI is a disability category under IDEA
that lists examples of health-related conditions that may qualify a child for special education
bull Some or the conditions includebull ADDADHDbull Diabetesbull Epilepsybull Leukemiabull Lead Poisonbull Sickle Cell Anemia
bull A child who has OHI is likely eligible for special services to help address educational developmental and functional needs resulting from the disability
Other Health Impairment is a general term for conditions that qualify students for special education
because they need help in addressing developmental educational and functional needs as a result of their disability It can include things like ADD ADHD diabetes leukemia and sickle cell anemia
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
bull A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently
bull This injury can change how the person acts moves and thinks
bull A traumatic brain injury can also change how a student learns and acts in school
bull Head injuries that can cause changes in one or more areas such asbull thinking and reasoningbull understanding wordsbull solving problemsbull thinking abstractlybull walking and other physical
activitiesbull seeing andor hearingbull remembering thingsbull paying attentionbull learningbull talkingbull behaving
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury is an injury caused by the head being hit or being shaken violently This injury can change how a person acts moves and thinks and can directly affect how a person performs in school This can cause changes in thinking and understanding solving problems walking and other physical activities remembering things or hearing an seeing and also the way a person behaves and talks
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Autism Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impairment
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Quick CheckA student has a hard time focusing all day They are always
doing a million things but never finish any of their work They are easily distracted and bounce around from task to
task They may have
Remember People with ADHD and ADD will fall under Other Health Impairment They will have a significant enough impairment that it adversely affects their academic functioning Can also include students who need trachs positioning or chronic disease management
Other Health Impairment
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
Great Job
You have finished the learning moduleNow letrsquos learn about teaching strategies
Please proceed to the strategies module
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific
References
bull NICHCY (2012) Specific disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Retrieved from httpnichcyorgdisabilityspecific