14 DISABILTIES (according to IDEA)

1. AUTISM

1.1. characteristics often associated with autism

1.1.1. repetitive activities and stereotyped movements

1.1.2. resistance to environmental change

1.1.3. unusual responses to sensory experiences

1.2. MODIFICATIONS: focus on improving communication, social, academic, behavioral, and daily living skills.

1.3. asisstive technology: picture communication board http://autismspectrumdevelopment.weebly.com/uploads/6/2/6/9/6269165/3244696.png?425

1.4. Case study: http://www.parentcenterhub.org/repository/autism/#story

2. DEAF-BLINDNESS

2.1. Modification: small group or individual instruction

2.2. Case Study: http://www.med.unc.edu/ahs/clds/resources/deaf-blind-model-classroom-resources/db-case-studies/matthews-story-1

2.3. Assistive Technology: Alphabet Flip Chart http://www.med.unc.edu/ahs/clds/images/db-images/wwap-snapshots/flip.jpg

3. OTHER HEALTH IMPAIRMENT

3.1. Modification: Planning for the safety of the child in school

3.2. Assistive Technology: Automatic Timed Medicine Dispenser

3.3. Accomodation: can stand and work, break down lessons

3.4. Example: ADHD, asthma, diabetes,epilepsy

4. SPECIFIC LEARNING DISABILITY

4.1. TYPES: Dyslexia, Dyscalcula, Dysgraphia

4.2. Accomodations: Large Print Text

4.3. Assistive Technology: Reading Pen http://citadel.sjfc.edu/students/scm03254/e-port/msti%20260/102474835d.jpg

4.4. Case Study: http://www.parentcenterhub.org/repository/ld/#story

5. TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY

5.1. Characteristics

5.1.1. Trouble remembering things

5.1.2. Emotional, social. behavioural problems

5.2. Intervention: Functional Behavioral Assessment

5.3. Assistive Technology: Adapted Pencil Grips http://www.especialneeds.com/images/C/pencilsGrips-cat-01-01.jpg

6. VISUAL IMPAIRMENT, INCLUDING BLINDNESS

6.1. Accomodations: Increased lighting

6.2. Assistive Technology: Braille n Speak http://www.edb.utexas.edu/atlab/Clipart/devicepics/BrailleNSpeak.jpg

7. SPEECH OR LANGUAGE IMPAIRMENT

7.1. Accomodation: Allowing more time, reduce distractions

7.2. Assistive Technology: Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) http://creativesolutionsforhope.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/speech4.png

8. DEAFNESS

8.1. Characteristics

8.1.1. does not respond consistently to sounds

8.1.2. delayed in developing speech or has unclear speech

8.2. Accomodation: favorable seating in the class to facilitate lip reading

8.3. assistive technology: sign language

9. DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY

9.1. Intervention: Developmental Evaluation

9.2. Assistive Technology: Voice Output box

10. EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE

10.1. Characteristics

10.1.1. Hyperactivity

10.1.2. Aggression

10.1.3. Withdrawal

10.1.4. Immaturity

10.2. Accomodation: A “quiet spot” in the classroom

10.3. assistive technology: iPod

11. HEARING IMPAIRMENT

11.1. Accomodation: sitting in the front row

11.2. Assistive Technology: Hearing Aid

11.3. Case Study: http://www.parentcenterhub.org/repository/hearingloss/#story

12. INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES

12.1. Intervention: IQ test

12.2. Assistive Technology: iPad, talking books

12.3. Case Study: http://www.parentcenterhub.org/repository/intellectual/#story

13. MULTIPLE DISABILITY

13.1. Modification: Simplifying content of book

13.2. Assistive Technology: Smart board http://www.pathstoliteracy.org/sites/pathstoliteracy.perkinsdev1.org/files/uploaded-images/smart_board_boy.jpgs

13.3. Case Study: http://www.parentcenterhub.org/repository/multiple/#story

14. ORTHOPEDIC IMPAIRMENT

14.1. Modifications: Making schools wheel-chair accessible

14.2. Assistive Technology: Braces

15. References: http://www.parentcenterhub.org/repository/categories/#ohi