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ADHD

llanetak01 — 2024-01-31 23:03:10 UTC

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What causes ADHD

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At this point no one knows what causes ADHD. It is currently being studied to determine whether it is primarily genetic, environmental, nutritional or even social.

Fun Fact: ADHD is primarily in males, however female ADHD is typically presented by inattention.

Three Main Symtoms

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Inattention: This means that you can have difficulty staying on track, staying organized and in general not be able to pay attention.

Hyperactivity: This means that you may need to move frequently, excessively talk, fidget or taps.

Impulsivity: This means acting or speaking without thinking first. Self control tends to be a struggle.

How is it treated?

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Typical treatments of ADHD are stimulants, behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy

Things that can help: classroom accommodations such as preferred seating and extra time on tests, keeping routines, making sure all items have a place, and having clear consistent rules.

Summary

llanetak01 — 2024-01-31 23:03:58 UTC

There are three main identifying symptoms of ADHD. These are inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. Every person diagnosed does not necessarily need to have each of these symptoms. There are several different tips, tricks and treatment methods for ADHD.

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ADHD in the classroom

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Accommodations for ADHD

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Students with ADHD tend to struggle with staying on task, becoming distracted, distracting others and multi step instructions. Examples of accommodations would be things like sitting the student where there is not many distractions, breaking down multi step directions in writing, allowing the student to take a break to move around and limiting repetitive tasks.

Important things:

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Every student is different. No two peoples ADHD is the same. Personalizing a students accommodation to cater to them is the best way to ensure the student gets the most out of their learning. Establishing a clear set of classroom rules, providing color coded items, and giving praise for good behavior are often helpful. Working directly with your student, and their support system can often provide knowledge as to what works best for that student.

Summary:

llanetak01 — 2024-01-31 23:07:18 UTC

To effectively teach a student with ADHD it is important to know their IEP or 504 plan. There is no one set of rules that will assist every student with ADHD it is important to tailor each accommodation to the individual student.

Testing Accommodations

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Development of Testing Accommodations

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Testing accommodations were created by NYSED [New York State Education Department] to allow people with disabilities to be able to have the same fair obstacle free way of testing.

What are reasonable accommodations?

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New York State dictates that there are several reasonable accommodations such as:

Having a test read for you, allowing a scribe to write out answers for you, extended time on tests and even different testing locations.

There are many more but these are just a few.

Summary:

llanetak01 — 2024-01-31 23:11:16 UTC

Testing accommodations were created and discussed to allow students with disabilities to have the same obstacle free testing situations as students who do not have disabilities. NYSED recently updated their allowance of testing accommodations in August of 2023. There are several reasonable accommodations for test taking.

IEP

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What is an IEP?

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An IEP is an Individual Education Plan. It is a specialized document that can follow a student throughout their time in school to assist them in having successful schooling.

Who can get an IEP?

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Any student who is eligible for special needs education. Some common conditions that cause students to ask for an IEP are:

-ADHD

-Autism

-Hearing or Vision Problems

-Physical disabilities

Summary:

llanetak01 — 2024-01-31 23:13:18 UTC

IEPs are typically created by a team of people who meet with the family of the student. This team will meet and evaluate the student before creating a written plan stating how to best assist the student. There are many different reasons why a student would need an IEP. An IEP can be updated or changed depending on the students needs.

Assistive Technology in the classroom

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What is assistive technology?

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Assistive technology is a product that can assist a student with disabilities have an easier time learning. The use of assistive technology can be written into an IEP or 504 plan.

Examples:

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Assistive technology is not always top of the line tech. Sometimes it is as simple as a pencil grip, different types of seats and a line reader. Other examples of assistive tech available are allowing a student to record audio, turning on closed captioning if watching a video, braille keyboards and speech to text.

Summary:

llanetak01 — 2024-01-31 23:16:35 UTC

Assistive Technology can assist many students within the classroom. It is considered a reasonable accommodation to make special needs students have the same abilities as non disabled students. There are many forms of assistive technology; both hi-tech and low-tech. Assistive technology can play a vital role in giving students independence.

Strategies for Teachers of exceptional children

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Physical Disability Classification

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Developmental Disability Classification

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Intellectual Disability Classification

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Families with Exceptional Children

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Strategies:

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-Breaking down big tasks and making them into smaller tasks

-Present information in several different ways

-Check in with the student frequently

-Create a distraction free environment

-Build a rapport with the student

-Focus on the students strengths

Teaching Exceptional Children

llanetak01 — 2024-02-13 01:38:01 UTC

When teaching exceptional children there may not always be an IEP or 504 plan in place yet. There are different ways a teacher can improve the school experience for students with special needs.

Summary:

llanetak01 — 2024-02-13 01:49:40 UTC

The strategies used to assist in teaching students with exceptional needs can be beneficial for all students both disabled and non-disabled. There are several different strategies ranging from building a rapport to creating a distraction-free environment. These strategies ultimately give exceptional needs children the best possible chance at learning.

What is a physical disability?

llanetak01 — 2024-02-13 01:58:44 UTC

A physical disability is any physical limitation or disability. Typically this effects one or more parts of the body and can be temporary or permanent. Physical disabilities can happen in utero or throughout day to day life.

Examples:

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-Cerebral palsy, this is typically present at birth and effects the persons ability to control their muscles.

-Spinal Cord Injury, can happen at any stage in life, is a damage to any point of the spinal cord

-Amputation of limbs, some people are born without limbs however this also can happen at any stage in life. This is when a person is missing one or more limbs.

-Spina Bifida, typically present at birth, this disability occurs when the spine and spinal cord do not form correctly.

Summary:

llanetak01 — 2024-02-13 02:06:55 UTC

There are many different classifications of physical disabilities. Typically one is either born with a physical disability or it forms later in life due to accident, illness, heredity, etc.

What is a developmental disability?

llanetak01 — 2024-02-13 02:09:59 UTC

A developmental disability is a disability that is not recognized until the developmental period of a persons life. Typically these are recognized when a person is not reaching all of their developmental milestones that are appropriate for that age range.

Examples:

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-Autism Spectrum Disorder

-Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

-Fragile X Syndrome

-Tourette Syndrome

-Language disorders

Summary:

llanetak01 — 2024-02-13 02:19:00 UTC

A developmental disability is typically discovered when the person begins missing key milestones. These are typically caught at well visits for children ages 9 months to 30 months. These disabilities can effect a person's physical, learning, language, or behavioral areas and typically last for that person's life time.

What is an intellectual disability?

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An intellectual disability is when a person has general mental ability issues. These either effect a persons intellectual functioning or their adaptive functioning.

How is an intellectual disability diagnosed?

llanetak01 — 2024-02-13 02:27:01 UTC

Intellectual disabilities can be diagnosed after a full IQ test where the persons IQ would be under 75 however an IQ is no longer a requirement of the diagnosis. A person is typically diagnosed after a series of tests and interviews. They can be classified as mild, moderate, or severe.

Summary:

llanetak01 — 2024-02-13 02:29:31 UTC

An intellectual disability has the ability to be mild, moderate, or severe. They can be caused by a physical or developmental disability. Intellectual disability is a lifelong disability with no cure but there are available options of ways to gain independence. Available options include case management, special needs education, transition services, and vocational programs.

Ways to build rapport:

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-Be welcoming and friendly when meeting.

-Talk with the families during pick up/drop off

-Schedule check ins regarding the student

-Learn about the families cultures, values and beliefs.

Why is it important to have a relationship with the family?

llanetak01 — 2024-02-13 02:34:13 UTC

The families of the student spend all their time with them. The family have raised the student, they know their likes and dislikes, and can give valuable information regarding the student.

Summary:

llanetak01 — 2024-02-13 02:37:29 UTC

When working with exceptional children it is highly important to have a positive relationship with the student's family. There are many ways to build rapport like learning about that student's culture and having an open line of communication with the family. This will help the student throughout their schooling as it comforts the family and gives you valuable information to assist the student.

Benefits of Educational Games

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Why games?

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Games lead to a type of learning that is both fun and engaging for students. Games break up the monotony of schoolwork and can assist students who struggle with this.

Skills educational games can help with:

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-fundamental skills

-responsibilities

-cognitive development

-critical thinking

-time constraints

-ability to deal with pressure

Summary:

llanetak01 — 2024-04-02 23:35:13 UTC

Educational games have many different benefits. This is the day and age of technology where more students play video games and interact online. Educational games can help create individualized learning situations.

Self Advocacy

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What information is needed for self-advocacy?

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-Knowing your disability

-What support and accommodations you need

-What has helped you in the past to succeed

-You are entitled to assistance under the ADA and IDEA

Why is self advocacy important?

llanetak01 — 2024-04-02 23:47:24 UTC

Self-advocacy focuses on the ability of a person and not their disability. Advocating for oneself or others allows more people to understand that even those with disabilities can maintain regular schooling and work with appropriate accommodations.

Summary:

llanetak01 — 2024-04-02 23:50:24 UTC

Disclosure of one's disability is necessary when advocating for accommodations. Advocacy allows for change not just for yourself but others who may follow after you. Self-advocacy assists you in becoming more independent in school or work.

Pre-Employment Transition Services Program (Pre-ETS)

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What is Pre-ETS

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Students are given the opportunity to explore different jobs, after high school options, and develop necessary soft skills that can apply to an array of jobs. Pre-ETS can occur in a group setting or one-to-one and can be offered both virtually and in person. Pre-ETS offers the flexibility students need to explore their educational and career options.

Available Services through Pre-ETS

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Job exploration counseling
post-secondary education counseling
self advocacy training
Workplace readiness training
Work Based Learning Experience

Summary:

llanetak01 — 2024-04-03 00:02:21 UTC

Pre-ETS is a service offered through ACCES-VR while students are still in school. The hope of this program is to allow students necessary work-based training and experience, development of soft skills and assistant students with figuring out which path they would like to follow after school.

Managing Chronic Conditions in school

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Types of Chronic Health Conditions:

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Asthma
Diabetes
Epilepsy
Food Allergies
Obesity
Oral Health

How can schools assist:

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Holding onto/dispensing medication
Monitoring condition
Advocate for student
Connect to resources for additional help

Summary:

llanetak01 — 2024-04-03 00:48:18 UTC

Chronic conditions do not go away and students with chronic conditions will need assistance with these conditions in school. There are many types of chronic conditions that the school can monitor and assist with.

Autism

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What is Autism?

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Autism is a developmental disorder that affects a person's social interactions, communication, and behavior. Autism is commonly reffered to as Autism Spectrum Disorder or ASD because it has been found that there is a wide range of Autism going from independent to non verbal and unable to live alone.

Autism Symptoms:

llanetak01 — 2024-04-03 01:00:41 UTC

According to the DSM-5 the following are symptoms of ASD:

Persistent social deficits
Repetitive behavior
Insistence on routine
Abnormal fixations to certain interests
Over or under reaction to sensory input

Summary:

llanetak01 — 2024-04-03 01:02:55 UTC

Autism is an ever-growing spectrum. ASD is like a fingerprint and no two autistic people will ever be carbon copies of one another. People with ASD tend to hyper fixate on their interests, have very set routines, and be unable to understand certain social cues.

Down Syndrome

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Becoming a Special Education Teacher

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Accommodation Network

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R.I.S.E.

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Working with Emotional Behavior Disorders

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What is down syndrome?

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Down syndrome is a genetic anomaly where a baby is born with an extra chromosome. Down Syndrome can also be known as Trisomy 21. Down syndrome is not preventable and there is no outside cause, it is simply just an additional chromosome.

How is down syndrome diagnosed?

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There are two different types of testing for Down Syndrome before the baby is born. Screening tests that determine the probability of the baby being born with Down Syndrome. And a diagnostic test that can conclusively tell if a baby has Down Syndrome. Screening tests are typically non-invasive such as ultrasounds and testing the mothers' blood. Diagnostic tests are more intrusive and increase the risk of complications. An example of this test would be an amniocentesis.

Summary:

llanetak01 — 2024-04-24 23:34:38 UTC

Down Syndrome is an unpreventable disability caused by an extra chromosome. It can be tested for before a baby is born in various ways. Down Syndrome can put a baby at risk for a host of other medical issues such as heart defects, hearing loss and sleep apnea.

What is a special education teacher?

llanetak01 — 2024-04-24 23:42:46 UTC

A SPED for short is a specialized teacher who takes the generalized curriculum given to all students and adjusts it to help each student best.

Requirements to become a SPED:

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Earn a bachelor's or masters degree in special education
Take opportunities to intern in a special needs classroom
Take any requested testing and apply for a teaching license
Take any opportunity for additional training in regard to special education

Summary:

llanetak01 — 2024-04-24 23:55:05 UTC

A special education teacher (SPED) requires similar requirements to general education teachers. The only difference is additional specialized training.

What is the accommodation network?

llanetak01 — 2024-04-24 23:57:58 UTC

Ask JAN is a website where you can type in or click on tabs regarding certain disabilities and see various accommodations that can assist.

What else is available on Ask JAN?

llanetak01 — 2024-04-25 00:02:19 UTC

When you search specific disabilities this website also explains about the disability and links to various articles regarding that specific disability.

Summary:

llanetak01 — 2024-04-25 00:05:59 UTC

The SOAR network offers itemized lists of accommodations that are organized by the specific limitation. This can assist families, educators, and those who have special needs in finding ways to best assist the person with living full independent lives.

What is RISE?

llanetak01 — 2024-04-25 00:15:41 UTC

RISE is a four-year college-based program for people with disabilities who want to receive additional education in a college setting. The RISE program is based at Alfred State College and is a specialized classroom where people who are accepted can attend college classes, receive extra assistance and earn a certificate of completion.

What do you do in the RISE program?

llanetak01 — 2024-04-25 00:20:04 UTC

The RISE program lets students audit one college course per semester. The students complete the same homework within the same time frame and are encouraged to participate in the classes. The students also participate in work-based training where they learn pertinent soft and hard skills.

Summary:

llanetak01 — 2024-04-25 00:22:04 UTC

The RISE program gives a unique opportunity to people with disabilities who wish to experience college and gain additional knowledge beyond high school. Students go on field trips, attend classes, work closely with teachers to receive any additional help, and learn transferrable skills.

What is an Emotional Behavior Disorder?

llanetak01 — 2024-04-25 00:24:01 UTC

An emotional behavior disorder (EBD) is when a person is unable to or finds it difficult to control their emotions. A person with an EBD typically lacks impulse control and finds it hard to concentrate on schoolwork.

How to assist in an inclusive classroom?

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Keep classroom activities and rules clear and simple. (I.E., be kind to others, arrive to class on time, no swear words)
Reward the behavior you want to see. (I.E. verbal praise, sticker charts, visual praise)
Keep the same expectations for all students. Do not give special treatment to one student over another.
Allow for periodic breaks. Breaking up lessons by giving a chance to stand or walk assists all students by giving them a set time to not focus on work allowing more focus to be given to classwork.

Summary:

llanetak01 — 2024-04-25 00:32:48 UTC

Working with a student who has an EBD can be challenging but it is more than possible to have an inclusive classroom. Maintaining clear cut boundaries, giving fair treatment and rewarding positive behavior can give all students in an inclusive classroom a chance to thrive.