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What is the main purpose of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)?

  • To mandate that all schools provide extracurricular activities for students
  • To support special education and related service programming for children and youth with disabilities (correct)
  • To ensure that all children have access to technology in the classroom
  • To provide free education to all children

What was the original name of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)?

  • The Americans with Disabilities Act
  • The Rehabilitation Act
  • The No Child Left Behind Act
  • The Education of Handicapped Children Act (correct)

Who is eligible for special education and related services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)?

  • All children with disabilities (correct)
  • Only children with intellectual disabilities
  • Only children with physical disabilities
  • Only children with emotional or behavioral disorders

What is the age range in which the characteristics of autism are generally evident?

<p>Before age three (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the characteristics often associated with autism?

<p>Resistance to environmental change and unusual responses to sensory experiences (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Can a child be diagnosed with autism if they show the characteristics of autism after age 3?

<p>Yes, if the criteria above are satisfied (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of deaf blindness?

<p>Concomitant hearing and visual impairments that cause severe communication and other developmental needs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'deaf' mean?

<p>A hearing impairment that affects a child's educational performance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Can children with deaf blindness be accommodated in special education programs for children with either deafness or blindness?

<p>No, they cannot be accommodated in special education programs for children with either deafness or blindness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

  • The main purpose of IDEA is to ensure that children with disabilities have access to a free and appropriate public education.
  • The original name of IDEA was the Education for All Handicapped Children Act.
  • Children eligible for special education and related services under IDEA include those with disabilities, such as autism, deafness, blindness, and deaf-blindness.

Autism

  • The characteristics of autism are generally evident in children by the age of 3.
  • Characteristics often associated with autism include:
    • Difficulty with social interactions
    • Delays in verbal and nonverbal communication
    • Repetitive behaviors or interests

Autism Diagnosis

  • A child cannot be diagnosed with autism solely based on showing characteristics after age 3, as the diagnosis must be made before the age of 3.

Deaf-Blindness

  • Deaf-blindness is a disability that affects both hearing and vision.
  • The term 'deaf' refers to a significant hearing loss, which can range from mild to profound.
  • Children with deaf-blindness can be accommodated in special education programs for children with either deafness or blindness, but may require additional support.

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