Teacher Review on Disabilities Education

This set of flashcards covers key concepts related to disabilities education, emphasizing important laws, definitions, and characteristics associated with various disabilities.

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

A U.S. federal law that ensures children with disabilities receive a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE).

Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)

An educational right for children with disabilities ensuring they receive appropriate public education at no cost.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

A neurodevelopmental condition characterized by challenges in social communication and the presence of restricted, repetitive behaviors.

Deaf-blindness

A combination of sight and hearing loss that limits access to auditory and visual information, often referred to as dual sensory loss.

Developmental Delay

Significant lag in a child's physical, cognitive, communication, social, emotional, or adaptive development compared to peers.

Emotional Disturbance (ED)

A condition characterized by long-term marked behaviors that negatively impact educational performance.

Hearing impairment

Partial or complete difficulty in hearing sounds, affecting communication, speech development, and learning.

Intellectual Disability

A limitation in cognitive and social abilities, impacting daily living skills.

Specific Learning Disability (SLD)

Disorders that affect the ability to read, write, listen, speak, or do math.

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

An acquired injury to the brain caused by external force affecting thinking, behavior, and physical functioning.

Response to Intervention (RTI)

A multi-tier approach to early identification and support for students with learning and behavior needs.

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

A common neurodevelopmental disorder impacting attention, behavior, and self-control.

Neurological Basis for Learning Disabilities

Learning disabilities originate from differences in brain structure or functioning affecting information processing.

Comorbidity

The occurrence of one or more disorders in one individual, such as learning disabilities alongside ADHD.