14 IDEA Disability Categories PDF

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This document lists and describes 14 categories of disabilities according to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Each category includes a brief description and example demonstrating a qualifying characteristic. The document is suitable for educational professionals or anyone interested in learning about special education categories.

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1. **Which of the following IDEA categories includes conditions like ADHD, epilepsy, and asthma, which affect alertness and vitality?** - A\) Autism - B\) Other Health Impairment (OHI) - C\) Specific Learning Disability - D\) Intellectual Disability - **Answer...

1. **Which of the following IDEA categories includes conditions like ADHD, epilepsy, and asthma, which affect alertness and vitality?** - A\) Autism - B\) Other Health Impairment (OHI) - C\) Specific Learning Disability - D\) Intellectual Disability - **Answer:** B) Other Health Impairment (OHI) 2. **A student has difficulty with social interactions, avoids eye contact, and displays repetitive behaviors. Which IDEA category would this student most likely fall under?** - A\) Autism Spectrum Disorder - B\) Emotional Disturbance - C\) Intellectual Disability - D\) Speech or Language Impairment - **Answer:** A) Autism Spectrum Disorder 3. **Which IDEA category is specifically for students with both visual and hearing impairments?** - A\) Multiple Disabilities - B\) Deaf-Blindness - C\) Visual Impairment - D\) Deafness - **Answer:** B) Deaf-Blindness 4. **A student is diagnosed with cerebral palsy, which impacts their mobility and motor skills. Which IDEA category does this fit into?** - A\) Orthopedic Impairment - B\) Intellectual Disability - C\) Traumatic Brain Injury - D\) Multiple Disabilities - **Answer:** A) Orthopedic Impairment 5. **A student with dyslexia, a disorder that affects reading and writing skills, would be classified under which IDEA category?** - A\) Specific Learning Disability - B\) Speech or Language Impairment - C\) Autism Spectrum Disorder - D\) Other Health Impairment - **Answer:** A) Specific Learning Disability 6. **A student exhibits extreme mood swings, difficulty maintaining relationships, and often displays inappropriate behavior in class. Which category best fits this description?** - A\) Emotional Disturbance - B\) Autism Spectrum Disorder - C\) Intellectual Disability - D\) Specific Learning Disability - **Answer:** A) Emotional Disturbance 7. **Which IDEA category is meant for children ages 3-9 who show delays in physical, cognitive, communication, social, or emotional development?** - A\) Intellectual Disability - B\) Developmental Delay - C\) Other Health Impairment - D\) Autism Spectrum Disorder - **Answer:** B) Developmental Delay 8. **A student who is hard of hearing but still benefits from hearing aids would most likely fall under which IDEA category?** - A\) Deafness - B\) Hearing Impairment - C\) Multiple Disabilities - D\) Visual Impairment - **Answer:** B) Hearing Impairment 9. **A student with a traumatic brain injury from an accident struggles with memory and concentration in school. Which IDEA category does this situation describe?** - A\) Intellectual Disability - B\) Traumatic Brain Injury - C\) Emotional Disturbance - D\) Other Health Impairment - **Answer:** B) Traumatic Brain Injury 10. **Which of these IDEA categories specifically addresses conditions that affect a child\'s speech and communication skills?** - A\) Autism Spectrum Disorder - B\) Speech or Language Impairment - C\) Emotional Disturbance - D\) Other Health Impairment - **Answer:** B) Speech or Language Impairment

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