Praxis 5543
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,Communication Delay A delay in a child's ability to communicate both verbally and non-verbally, as well as
their ability to demonstrate an understanding of others' communication with them
Social/Emotional Delay A delay in a child's ability to make friends, create relationships with peers, teachers,
and parents, be able to express one's emotions and understand the emotions of
others
Development delay Affects children 2-8. Identified by students having delay in one or more of following
areas: cognitive, physical, communication, social/emotional
Cognitive Delay When a child does not reach certain milestones around thinking, problem solving,
reasoning, understanding, and remembering
Physical Delay When a child does not reach certain milestones in their gross motor (sitting,
standing, walking, etc.) and fine motor skills (using hands and fingers to feed
oneself, draw, get dressed, etc.)
Developmental Screening A quick test that assesses the child's skill level and if the child needs further testing
Developmental Evaluations A more in-depth assessment that is generally given by a psychologist
Causes of Developmental Delays Genetic (ex: down's syndrome) or Environmental (ex: pre-mature, fetal alcohol, etc.)
Classroom Management Provide structure and routines
Predictable and smooth routines
Practice, practice, practice
Use consistent language, cues and levels when teaching new skills
Challenge students to do age-appropriate activities
Hold students to same behavioral standards as students without delays
Qualifying disabilities for services Autism
Emotional Disturbance
Hearing Impairments (including deafness)
Mental Retardation (Intellectual Disability)
Orthopedic Impairments
Other Health Impairment
Speech of Language Impairment
Traumatic Brain Injury
Visual Impairment
General Characteristics of Autism Limited response to social interactions (mild)
Patterns of self-stimulating physical behavior (flapping hands/arms, rolling on
carpet, etc.)
A limit to their ability to communicate
Do not interact with peers
Rarely maintain or give eye-contact
Have a tendency to be very literal
Can have severe Intellectual Disabilities
Diagnosing Autism Autism Behavior Checklist (ABC)
Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS)
Behavioral or Functional assessment that determine when and where behaviors
occur as well as what environmental changes may influence them
, Causes of Autism No definitive causes
General Characteristics of Emotional Disturbance Inability to learn that cannot be explained by intellectual, sensory, or health reasons
Poor social skills
Delay in emotional or behavioral development
A diagnosis of mental illness such as bi-polar disorder or schizophrenia
Diagnosing Emotional Disturbance Extensive assessments on the cognitive, behavioral, neurological and physical
abilities of the student
Causes of Emotional Disturbance Biological (mental illness)
Home and Community
School Experience
General Characteristics of Hearing Impairments Having difficulty with the ability to process auditory information (not the same as
deafness)
Deafness A separate qualification (from hearing impairments) that is defined by IDEA as a
"hearing impairment that is so severe that the child is impaired in processing
linguistic information through hearing, with or without amplification, that adversely
affects a child's educational performance."
Diagnosing Hearing Impairments Assessment of medical history
Medical history
Audiological exam
Causes of Hearing Impairments Head Trauma
Virus or disease
Genetic disorders
Autoimmune disease in the inner ear
Malformation of the ear
General Characteristics of Mental Retardation (also called Struggle with memory
Intellectual Disability) Have a significantly lower learning rate than other students
Struggle to apply their knowledge
Diagnosing Mental Retardation (also called Intellectual Assessment with a Physician
Disability) Interviews with parents
Evaluations and testing
Observations of the student
Causes of Mental Retardation (also called Intellectual Genetics
Disability) Environmental factors
Problems during pregnancy
Problems during birth
Severe illness that damages the brain
General Conditions of Other Health Impairments (OHI) Heart conditions
Tuberculosis
Rheumatic fever
Nephritis
Asthma
Sickle cell anemia
Epilepsy
ADD/ADHD
Updated Questions and
Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep
and Comprehensive
Rationales Included
,Communication Delay A delay in a child's ability to communicate both verbally and non-verbally, as well as
their ability to demonstrate an understanding of others' communication with them
Social/Emotional Delay A delay in a child's ability to make friends, create relationships with peers, teachers,
and parents, be able to express one's emotions and understand the emotions of
others
Development delay Affects children 2-8. Identified by students having delay in one or more of following
areas: cognitive, physical, communication, social/emotional
Cognitive Delay When a child does not reach certain milestones around thinking, problem solving,
reasoning, understanding, and remembering
Physical Delay When a child does not reach certain milestones in their gross motor (sitting,
standing, walking, etc.) and fine motor skills (using hands and fingers to feed
oneself, draw, get dressed, etc.)
Developmental Screening A quick test that assesses the child's skill level and if the child needs further testing
Developmental Evaluations A more in-depth assessment that is generally given by a psychologist
Causes of Developmental Delays Genetic (ex: down's syndrome) or Environmental (ex: pre-mature, fetal alcohol, etc.)
Classroom Management Provide structure and routines
Predictable and smooth routines
Practice, practice, practice
Use consistent language, cues and levels when teaching new skills
Challenge students to do age-appropriate activities
Hold students to same behavioral standards as students without delays
Qualifying disabilities for services Autism
Emotional Disturbance
Hearing Impairments (including deafness)
Mental Retardation (Intellectual Disability)
Orthopedic Impairments
Other Health Impairment
Speech of Language Impairment
Traumatic Brain Injury
Visual Impairment
General Characteristics of Autism Limited response to social interactions (mild)
Patterns of self-stimulating physical behavior (flapping hands/arms, rolling on
carpet, etc.)
A limit to their ability to communicate
Do not interact with peers
Rarely maintain or give eye-contact
Have a tendency to be very literal
Can have severe Intellectual Disabilities
Diagnosing Autism Autism Behavior Checklist (ABC)
Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS)
Behavioral or Functional assessment that determine when and where behaviors
occur as well as what environmental changes may influence them
, Causes of Autism No definitive causes
General Characteristics of Emotional Disturbance Inability to learn that cannot be explained by intellectual, sensory, or health reasons
Poor social skills
Delay in emotional or behavioral development
A diagnosis of mental illness such as bi-polar disorder or schizophrenia
Diagnosing Emotional Disturbance Extensive assessments on the cognitive, behavioral, neurological and physical
abilities of the student
Causes of Emotional Disturbance Biological (mental illness)
Home and Community
School Experience
General Characteristics of Hearing Impairments Having difficulty with the ability to process auditory information (not the same as
deafness)
Deafness A separate qualification (from hearing impairments) that is defined by IDEA as a
"hearing impairment that is so severe that the child is impaired in processing
linguistic information through hearing, with or without amplification, that adversely
affects a child's educational performance."
Diagnosing Hearing Impairments Assessment of medical history
Medical history
Audiological exam
Causes of Hearing Impairments Head Trauma
Virus or disease
Genetic disorders
Autoimmune disease in the inner ear
Malformation of the ear
General Characteristics of Mental Retardation (also called Struggle with memory
Intellectual Disability) Have a significantly lower learning rate than other students
Struggle to apply their knowledge
Diagnosing Mental Retardation (also called Intellectual Assessment with a Physician
Disability) Interviews with parents
Evaluations and testing
Observations of the student
Causes of Mental Retardation (also called Intellectual Genetics
Disability) Environmental factors
Problems during pregnancy
Problems during birth
Severe illness that damages the brain
General Conditions of Other Health Impairments (OHI) Heart conditions
Tuberculosis
Rheumatic fever
Nephritis
Asthma
Sickle cell anemia
Epilepsy
ADD/ADHD
