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Other Health Impairment

Definition. An umbrella term, “other health impairment” (OHI) encompasses a range of conditions. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) names several such disorders in OHI’s official definition: “having limited strength, vitality, or alertness, including a heightened alertness to environmental … See more

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Orthopedic Impairments Special Ed. Info for Parents & Instructors

WEBThe National Institutes of Health’s Medline Plus Medical dictionary defines “contracture” as “a permanent shortening (as of muscle, tendon, or scar tissue) producing deformity or …

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Profiles of Disabilities Covered Under IDEA

WEBOther Health Impairments; Specific Learning Disability; Speech or Language Impairment; Traumatic Brain Injury; Visual Impairment *Intellectual disability has also been referred …

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Understanding "Multiple Disabilities" A Guide to the IDEA

WEBAccording to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act’s (IDEA), multiple disabilities refers to “concomitant [simultaneous] impairments (such as intellectual disability …

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A Guide to Specific Learning Disabilities Special Education Guide

WEBThe Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) defines a specific learning disability as “a disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in …

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Support and Resources for Parents and Teachers

WEBAG Bell helps families, health care providers and education professionals understand childhood hearing loss and the importance of early diagnosis and intervention. Through …

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A Profile of Intellectual Disability Info for Parents and Teachers

WEBDefinition. Intellectual disability, formerly labeled “mental retardation,” is defined by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) as “significantly subaverage general …

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A Definition of "Traumatic Brain Injury" under the IDEA

WEBDefinition. A student with a brain injury may qualify for special education services under the disability category traumatic brain injury (TBI). The Individuals with Disabilities Education …

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Speech and Language Impairments

WEBThe Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) officially defines speech and language impairments as “a communication disorder such as stuttering, impaired articulation, a …

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The Definition of Autism Under IDEA Part C

WEBDefinition. Autism, as defined by Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), refers to “a developmental disability significantly affecting verbal and nonverbal communication …

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What is a Hearing Impairment

WEBDefinition. Hearing impairment as a disability category is similar to the category of deafness, but it is not the same. The official definition of a hearing impairment by the Individuals …

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Defining Visual Impairment for Parents and Special Education …

WEBDefinition. As the term indicates, a visual impairment involves an issue with sight which interferes with a student’s academic pursuits. The Individuals with Disabilities Education …

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Language Delays Versus Language Disorders

WEBThe American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) defines a language disorder as a significant impairment in the acquisition and use of language …

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The Definition of "Deaf-blindness" in Special Education

WEBDefinition. Deaf-blindness refers to a child with both hearing and visual disabilities. The Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) officially defines the term as …

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What are Emotional Disturbances in Special Education

WEBCommon Traits. The National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (often referred to as NICHCY) lists six types of emotional disturbances: anxiety disorders, …

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Understanding the Special Education Process

WEBRequest Info. The purpose of special education is to provide equal access to education for children ages birth through 21 by providing specialized services that will lead to school …

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An Introduction to Special Education

WEBSPED, of course, stands for “special education,” and you just learned your first and most important acronym. In the article titled The Special Education Process Explained, it …

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What do Behaviorists Do

WEBBehaviorists are primarily team leaders, rather than instructors. Their role is to help IEP teams create plans to manage behaviors that affect a student’s learning; they work with …

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The IEP Process Explained

WEBIn 1990, EAHCA was renamed The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). With such honorable beginnings, it makes sense that the individualized education program …

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When is it Time to Request an Independent Educational Evaluation …

WEBTypically, you (or your health insurance) pay for the IEE. You can choose the evaluator, even though the school might say that you have to use one of their …

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How SLP-Teacher Collaborations Reap Rewards for All

WEBThe SLP could focus on the nuts and bolts of a discussion: She could provide a rubric for each participant about his or her role, as well as graphic organizers …

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Special Education Teaching SpecialEducationGuide.com

WEBThe special education teacher wears many hats. Unlike other teachers who focus primarily on academics, the special education teacher serves both as an educator and as an …

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