Education K-12 Special Education & Inclusion 2

Question 1

What is 'dyslexia' and how does it primarily affect students?

Accepted Answer

A language-based learning disability affecting accurate and fluent word recognition and decoding

Answer

Dyslexia is a neurobiological condition affecting phonological processing, making reading and spelling challenging despite adequate intelligence.

Question 2

What is ADHD and how does it most commonly present in school-aged children?

Accepted Answer

A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity affecting school functioning

Answer

ADHD affects executive function, attention regulation, and impulse control, creating challenges in structured academic settings.

Question 3

Under IDEA, which category covers students on the autism spectrum?

Accepted Answer

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Answer

Autism is its own eligibility category under IDEA, defined by challenges in social communication and restricted/repetitive behaviors.

Question 4

What does 'sensory processing disorder' mean for students in the classroom?

Accepted Answer

Difficulty organizing and responding appropriately to sensory information from the environment

Answer

Students with sensory processing differences may be over- or under-responsive to sensory input, affecting focus and behavior in school.

Question 5

What is 'assistive technology' (AT) in special education?

Accepted Answer

Any item or system that helps a student with a disability perform tasks they could not otherwise do

Answer

AT ranges from low-tech (pencil grips, graphic organizers) to high-tech (speech-to-text software, AAC devices) and is written into IEPs when needed.

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