You will select one of the IDEA disability classifications that falls into the high incidence disability category (i.e. speech and communication disorders, mental retardation, learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder, or emotional disabilities). You will prepare an overview of the key pieces of information that characterize students who would be included in the particular IDEA category. You will include information relative to the etiology of the condition, the typical characteristics associated with the disability, and typical disorders that may cause a student to fit within the IDEA category.
Please use the following questions and prompts to guide the preparation of your final product.
1. Define the disability category that you choose and how one qualifies for IDEA services under this category. Be very specific and detailed.
2. List typical conditions (disorders/types of disabilities) of individuals who may be classified under this IDEA category. Describe a minimum of 4 conditions.
3. What is/are the cause(s) and correlated risk factors of this disability? You should provide possible causes and/or correlated risk factors for each of the four related conditions that you identified in the previous question.
4. Service needs/Community needs - Identify at least two services from which children with this disability may benefit. Where are the services located in your town/city? What type of services do they provide? Please provide the address and telephone number or the URL.
5. Identify Educational/Learning challenges for students identified with this disability. Be specific and descriptive.
6. Identify and explain 4 common behavioral/social interventions.
7. Please list and describe any medications students identified with this disability may utilize.
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