D662 Characteristics of Learners with Various
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impairment
when something is wrong with a person's body or mind, like losing a limb, vision, or memory
activity limitation
difficulty with tasks such as seeing, hearing, walking, or solving problems
participation restrictions
limitations on everyday activities like working, socializing, enjoying recreational activities, or
getting healthcare
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
a federal law that helps students with disabilities receive the support they need to succeed in
school
Section 504
a civil rights law that ensures that students with disabilities have equal access to education;
prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in any program or activity that
receives federal financial assistance
special education
provides extra help to students who need it because of differences in how they learn or
behave; this help is tailored to each student's needs, is documented in an IEP, and may include
different teaching methods, unique materials, or extra support in the classroom
disability
a condition that affects a person's body or mind, resulting in activity limitation (when certain
activities are more challenging) and participation restrictions (limits to their interaction with the
world around them)
, dyslexia
a learning disorder that affects a person's ability to read, write, and spell accurately and fluently
dyscalculia
a learning disorder that affects a person's ability to understand and manipulate numbers and
mathematical concepts
dysgraphia
a learning disorder that affects a person's ability to write coherently and effectively
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by symptoms of inattention, impulsivity, and
sometimes hyperactivity
autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
a developmental disorder that affects communication, behavior, and social interaction
cerebral palsy
a group of disorders that affect a person's ability to move and maintain balance and posture
fragile X syndrome
a genetic disorder caused by changes in the FMR1 gene, resulting in the absence or deficiency
of the FMRP protein; characterized by intellectual disability, learning disabilities, and behavioral
challenges
intellectual disabilities
limitations in a person's ability to learn at an expected level and function in daily life
Tourette syndrome
a condition of the nervous system that causes people to have tics, which are sudden twitches,
movements, or sounds that people do repeatedly and cannot control
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impairment
when something is wrong with a person's body or mind, like losing a limb, vision, or memory
activity limitation
difficulty with tasks such as seeing, hearing, walking, or solving problems
participation restrictions
limitations on everyday activities like working, socializing, enjoying recreational activities, or
getting healthcare
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
a federal law that helps students with disabilities receive the support they need to succeed in
school
Section 504
a civil rights law that ensures that students with disabilities have equal access to education;
prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in any program or activity that
receives federal financial assistance
special education
provides extra help to students who need it because of differences in how they learn or
behave; this help is tailored to each student's needs, is documented in an IEP, and may include
different teaching methods, unique materials, or extra support in the classroom
disability
a condition that affects a person's body or mind, resulting in activity limitation (when certain
activities are more challenging) and participation restrictions (limits to their interaction with the
world around them)
, dyslexia
a learning disorder that affects a person's ability to read, write, and spell accurately and fluently
dyscalculia
a learning disorder that affects a person's ability to understand and manipulate numbers and
mathematical concepts
dysgraphia
a learning disorder that affects a person's ability to write coherently and effectively
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by symptoms of inattention, impulsivity, and
sometimes hyperactivity
autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
a developmental disorder that affects communication, behavior, and social interaction
cerebral palsy
a group of disorders that affect a person's ability to move and maintain balance and posture
fragile X syndrome
a genetic disorder caused by changes in the FMR1 gene, resulting in the absence or deficiency
of the FMRP protein; characterized by intellectual disability, learning disabilities, and behavioral
challenges
intellectual disabilities
limitations in a person's ability to learn at an expected level and function in daily life
Tourette syndrome
a condition of the nervous system that causes people to have tics, which are sudden twitches,
movements, or sounds that people do repeatedly and cannot control
