9.2 - Children with Disabilities

learning disability

difficulty in learning that involves understanding or using spoken or written language

dyslexia

individuals who have severe impairment in their ability to read and spell

dysgraphia

disability that involves difficulty in handwriting

dyscalculia

also known as developmental arithmetic disorder; involves difficulty in math computation

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

disability in which children consistently show one or more of the following characteristics: (1) inattention, (2) hyperactivity, and (3) impulsivity

emotional and behavioral disorderrs

serious, persistent problems that involve relationships, aggression, depression, and fears associated with personal or school matters

autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

characterized by difficulties with social interaction, problems in verbal & nonverbal communication, and repetitive behaviors

individualized education plan (IEP)

a written statement that spells out a program that is specifically tailored for a student with a disability

least restrictive environment (LRE)

a setting that is as similar as possible to the one in which children who do not have a disability are educated

inclusion

describes educating a child with special educational needs full-time in the regular classroom

(1) inattention, (2) hyperactivity, and (3) impulsivity

the three characteristics of ADHD

true

true or false: boys are more likely than girls to have emotional and behavioral disorders