Special Needs & Inclusion Flashcards
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What does IDEA stand for in the context of early childhood special education?
Answer: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
IDEA stands for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the federal law that guarantees special education services to eligible children.
Which document outlines the specific special education services, goals, and accommodations for a school-age child with a disability?
Answer: IEP
An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is the legal document created for school-age children that specifies their special education goals, services, and accommodations.
What is the primary goal of inclusion in early childhood settings?
Answer: To allow children with disabilities to participate fully alongside typically developing peers
Inclusion means children with disabilities participate fully in the same settings and activities as their typically developing peers, with appropriate supports.
Which term describes changes made to activities, materials, or environments so a child with a disability can participate?
Answer: Adaptation
Adaptations are changes made to the environment, materials, or activities to ensure children with disabilities can meaningfully participate.
What is the purpose of an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)?
Answer: To outline early intervention services for children birth to age 3 and their families
An IFSP outlines early intervention services for infants and toddlers (birth to age 3) with developmental delays or disabilities and includes goals for the family.
Which of the following is an appropriate accommodation for a child with a visual impairment in a childcare classroom?
Answer: Providing large-print materials and high-contrast visual displays
Large-print materials and high-contrast displays help children with visual impairments access the learning environment more independently.
What is Universal Design for Learning (UDL)?
Answer: A framework for designing curricula that accommodates diverse learners from the start
UDL is a curriculum design framework that builds in flexibility and multiple means of engagement, representation, and expression to serve all learners proactively.