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Which of the following are the 13 disability categories? (Select all that apply)

  • Speech/Language Impairment (correct)
  • Deaf-Blindness (correct)
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (correct)
  • Emotional Disturbance (correct)
  • Specific Learning Disability (correct)
  • Visual Impairment (correct)
  • Orthopedic Impairment (correct)
  • Intellectual Disability (correct)
  • Other Health Impairment (correct)
  • Autism (correct)
  • Deafness/Hearing Impairment (correct)
  • Multiple Disabilities (correct)
  • Developmental Delay (correct)

What is autism?

A spectrum disorder affecting verbal and nonverbal communication and social interaction.

Before what age is autism generally evident?

Age 3

Autism significantly affects what areas?

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What are intellectual disabilities characterized by?

<p>Significant difficulty in general functioning along with deficits in adaptive behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a specific learning disability entail?

<p>Inadequate achievement for the child's age or not meeting state-approved grade-level standards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristics define emotional disturbance?

<p>Inability to learn not explained by other factors, difficulty in relationships, inappropriate behavior, pervasive mood issues, and physical symptoms related to school problems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is traumatic brain injury?

<p>An acquired injury to the brain caused by external physical force.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are speech or language impairments?

<p>Communication disorders that adversely affect a child's educational performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is deafness and hearing impairment?

<p>An impairment in hearing that adversely affects processing linguistic information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is orthopedic impairment?

<p>A physical impairment that severely affects a child's educational performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines visual impairment?

<p>An impairment in vision that adversely affects a child's educational performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are other health impairments?

<p>Limited strength, vitality, or alertness due to chronic or acute health problems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is deaf-blindness?

<p>Concomitant hearing and visual impairments causing severe communication and developmental needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Autism

A spectrum disorder affecting development significantly before age 3, impacting both verbal and nonverbal communication as well as social interaction, leading to educational challenges.

Intellectual Disability

Characterized by significant difficulties in general functioning and adaptive behavior, usually diagnosed with an IQ test.

Specific Learning Disability

Defined by inadequate achievement compared to peers, failing to meet grade-level standards in areas like reading, writing, and math.

Emotional Disturbance

Exhibits consistent characteristics that negatively impact educational performance, such as difficulty learning, interpersonal issues, inappropriate behaviors, or persistent unhappiness.

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Traumatic Brain Injury

Resulting from an external force causing functional disability, impacting cognition, communication, memory, and more.

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Speech or Language Impairment

Encompasses disorders affecting communication, such as stuttering or voice impairments, hindering educational performance.

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Deafness/Hearing Impairment

Involves severe hearing impairment affecting the ability to process auditory information, leading to educational challenges.

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Orthopedic Impairment

Refers to physical impairments impacting educational performance, including limitations in movement and coordination.

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Visual Impairment

Pertains to vision impairment, either partial sight or blindness, despite correction, significantly impacting education.

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Other Health Impairments

Encompasses conditions like asthma, ADHD, diabetes, and epilepsy, causing limited strength or vitality, impacting educational performance.

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Deaf-Blindness

Involves simultaneous hearing and visual impairments, leading to severe communication and developmental challenges requiring specialized education.

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Multiple Disabilities

Recognizes individuals with multiple disability categories, involving diverse challenges and requiring tailored adaptations.

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Developmental Delay

Refers to significant delays in development across various areas, impacting educational progress.

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Disability Categories

A comprehensive system for classifying and understanding various disabilities, encompassing 13 recognized categories.

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Study Notes

Disability Categories Overview

  • There are 13 disability categories recognized, including autism, intellectual disabilities, specific learning disabilities, emotional disturbance, traumatic brain injury, speech/language impairment, visual impairment, deafness/hearing impairment, orthopedic impairment, other health impairment, deaf-blindness, multiple disabilities, and developmental delay.

Autism

  • Autism is classified as a spectrum disorder affecting development significantly before age 3.
  • It impacts both verbal and nonverbal communication as well as social interaction, adversely affecting educational performance.

Intellectual Disabilities

  • Characterized by significant difficulties in general functioning and adaptive behavior manifesting during the developmental period.
  • Typically diagnosed using an IQ test and adversely impacts educational performance.

Specific Learning Disability

  • Defined by inadequate achievement compared to peers, failing to meet state-approved grade-level standards in areas like reading, writing, and mathematics.
  • Areas affected include basic reading skills, reading fluency, comprehension, mathematical calculation, problem-solving, and expression.

Emotional Disturbance

  • Exhibits one or more characteristics consistently over time, negatively impacting educational performance.
  • Symptoms may include an inability to learn unexplained by other factors, difficulties in interpersonal relationships, inappropriate behaviors, pervasive unhappiness, or physical symptoms related to school issues.

Traumatic Brain Injury

  • Results from an external force causing total or partial functional disability, impacting cognition, communication, memory, and more.
  • Excludes congenital, degenerative brain injuries, and those induced by birth trauma.

Speech or Language Impairment

  • Encompasses disorders like stuttering or voice impairments that hinder educational performance.
  • Diagnosis is typically made by a speech or language pathologist.

Deafness and Hearing Impairment

  • Involves severe hearing impairment affecting the ability to process auditory information, with a significant impact on educational performance.

Orthopedic Impairment

  • Refers to physical impairments that significantly affect educational performance, covering issues stemming from congenital anomalies, diseases, or other causes.
  • Challenges include difficulties with transportation, communication, and navigating school environments.

Visual Impairment

  • Pertains to vision impairment that adversely impacts educational performance, including both partial sight and blindness, despite correction.

Other Health Impairments

  • Encompasses conditions causing limited strength or vitality that affect educational alertness, such as asthma, ADHD, diabetes, and epilepsy.
  • These health issues can significantly hinder a child's educational performance.

Deaf-Blindness

  • Involves simultaneous hearing and visual impairments, leading to severe communication and developmental challenges that necessitate specialized educational accommodations.

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