Educating Exceptional Children: Key Concepts and Definitions
exceptionality or exceptional? - ANSWERoutside the range of typical
development.
disability? - ANSWERA physical or mental condition that limits a person's
movements, senses, or activities.
inclusion - ANSWERincluding students with disabilities in the general
education classroom.
self- contained - ANSWERclassrooms that are specifically designated for
children with disabilities specializing in interventions and support.
cross categorical class - ANSWEReveryone in the class has a disability but not
all the same.
Rt I - ANSWERresponse to intervention.
why is it important to work closely with the families of children with
exceptionalities? - ANSWERFamilies are the first facilitators. children exist
within the context of their families.They are more involved & have a clear
idea of what their path is to look like.Families are who we're communicating
with most. we need to be on the same page.
, why is their culture at times a hindrance? - ANSWERteacher work on specific
goals building child's self esteem by teaching independence. The child goes
home & family will prevent child from being self sufficient.
what's IEP? - ANSWERIndividualized Education Program is a document
developed for the public school child who needs special education.
when the child reaches 14, what does the classroom begin to look like? -
ANSWERan apartment where the focus is on teaching child life skills instead
of academics: how to tie shoes -switch to Velcro. Getting child on a list for a
group home where they learn indepently of parents.
When can parents see child? - ANSWEREveryday if they wish. They can bring
child home for visits as well.
why should parent get child on a home? - ANSWERThe waiting period for
child is 2 or more years. If parent's die who will take child. If a relative is
asked to do this they may resent decision. if child is already in home the
responsibility isn't forced on a family member.
As child gets older a family continue believing their child may become typical
someday. Why is this a problem? - ANSWERIt's difficult for them to face the
fact that this is not going to happen.
People-First Language-How do we show respect for families living with an
exceptional child? - ANSWERWe are sensitive. We need to recognize the child
as a person using their name before we. talk about their disability.
exceptionality or exceptional? - ANSWERoutside the range of typical
development.
disability? - ANSWERA physical or mental condition that limits a person's
movements, senses, or activities.
inclusion - ANSWERincluding students with disabilities in the general
education classroom.
self- contained - ANSWERclassrooms that are specifically designated for
children with disabilities specializing in interventions and support.
cross categorical class - ANSWEReveryone in the class has a disability but not
all the same.
Rt I - ANSWERresponse to intervention.
why is it important to work closely with the families of children with
exceptionalities? - ANSWERFamilies are the first facilitators. children exist
within the context of their families.They are more involved & have a clear
idea of what their path is to look like.Families are who we're communicating
with most. we need to be on the same page.
, why is their culture at times a hindrance? - ANSWERteacher work on specific
goals building child's self esteem by teaching independence. The child goes
home & family will prevent child from being self sufficient.
what's IEP? - ANSWERIndividualized Education Program is a document
developed for the public school child who needs special education.
when the child reaches 14, what does the classroom begin to look like? -
ANSWERan apartment where the focus is on teaching child life skills instead
of academics: how to tie shoes -switch to Velcro. Getting child on a list for a
group home where they learn indepently of parents.
When can parents see child? - ANSWEREveryday if they wish. They can bring
child home for visits as well.
why should parent get child on a home? - ANSWERThe waiting period for
child is 2 or more years. If parent's die who will take child. If a relative is
asked to do this they may resent decision. if child is already in home the
responsibility isn't forced on a family member.
As child gets older a family continue believing their child may become typical
someday. Why is this a problem? - ANSWERIt's difficult for them to face the
fact that this is not going to happen.
People-First Language-How do we show respect for families living with an
exceptional child? - ANSWERWe are sensitive. We need to recognize the child
as a person using their name before we. talk about their disability.
