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         <title>Overview</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when a sudden external physical attack damages the brain. It is one of the leading causes of disability and death in adults. TBI can be confined to one area of ​​the brain or multiple. TBI can be temporary or permeant. TBIs can occur immediately, while some are progressive, such as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), which is common in athletes where repeated blows to the head occur, such as in football, boxing, and mixed martial arts. TBI symptoms can range from mild to severe.<br><br></div><div><br></div>]]></description>
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         <title>Mild Symptoms</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li>A brief loss of consciousness in some cases. However, many people with mild TBI remain conscious after the injury.</li><li>Headache</li><li>Confusion</li><li>Lightheadedness</li><li>Dizziness</li><li>Blurred vision or tired eyes</li><li>Ringing in the ears</li><li>Bad taste in the mouth</li><li>Fatigue or lethargy</li><li>A change in sleep patterns</li><li>Behavioral or mood changes</li><li>Trouble with memory, concentration, attention, or thinking&nbsp;</li></ul><div><br></div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li>A headache that gets worse or does not go away</li><li>Repeated vomiting or nausea&nbsp;</li><li>Convulsions or seizures &nbsp;</li><li>Not being able to wake up from sleep</li><li>Larger than normal pupil (dark center) of one or both eyes. This is called dilation of the pupil.</li><li>Slurred speech</li><li>Weakness or numbness in the arms and legs</li><li>Loss of coordination</li><li>Increased confusion, restlessness, or agitation</li></ul><div><br></div>]]></description>
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         <title>Assistive Technology for TBI</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Individuals with TBI may experience a variety of difficulties.&nbsp; The following adaptive devices may be helpful.</div><div><br></div><div>·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Recording Devices<br><br></div><div>·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Writing Assistance&nbsp;<br><br></div><div>·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Motorized Wheel Chair<br><br></div><div>·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Adaptive Utensils<br><br></div><div>·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Smartphones<br><br></div><div>·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Smartwatches<br><br>·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Speech-Generating Devices<br><br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <title>Accommodations  &amp; Consideration TBI Leaners</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><br></div><ul><li>Provide repetition and consistency</li><li>Demonstrate new tasks, state instructions, and provide examples to illustrate ideas and concepts</li><li>Avoid figurative language</li><li>Reinforce lengthening periods of attention to appropriate tasks</li><li>Probe skill acquisition frequently and provide repeated practice</li><li>Teach compensatory strategies for increasing memory</li><li>Be prepared for students' reduced stamina and increased fatigue and provide rest breaks as needed</li><li>Keep the environment as distraction-free as possible<br><br></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <title>Reference</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities. (n.d.). <em>Traumatic Brain Injury</em>. Project Ideal. Retrieved January 27, 2023, from http://www.projectidealonline.org/v/traumatic-brain-injury/<br><br>Flint Rehab (2022, February 25). <em>The Best Adaptive Equipment for Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery</em>. Retrieved January 27, 2023, from https://www.flintrehab.com/adaptive-equipment-for-traumatic-brain-injury/<br><br>University of Illinois (n.d.). <em>Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): Common Assistive Technologies</em>. Illinois University Library. Retrieved January 27, 2023, from https://guides.library.illinois.edu/c.php?g=497977&amp;p=3409451<br><br>Johns Hopkins University (n.d.). <em>Traumatic Brain Injury</em>. Johns Hopkins Medicine. Retrieved January 27, 2023, from https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/traumatic-brain-injury<br><br>National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (n.d.). <em>Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)</em>. Retrieved January 26, 2023, from https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/traumatic-brain-injury-tbi<br><br>MUSHPWeb1. (2011, March 22). <em>Overview of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)</em> [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0WBMM7WKL4</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-01-28 19:36:01 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Overview</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Speech and language impairment is defined as a communication disorder that adversely affects the child's ability to talk, understand, read, and write. Speech and Language Impairment can be divided into two groups: speech impairments and language impairments.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-01-29 15:56:16 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Speech Impairments </title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong>There are 3 basic types of speech impairments&nbsp;<br></strong><br></div><ul><li><strong>Articulation disorders</strong><ul><li>Is a common condition when your child can’t make specific sounds. For example, they may always replace “r” with “w” or “th” with “s.”</li></ul></li><li><strong>Fluency disorders.&nbsp;</strong><ul><li>Involves trouble speaking in a fluid way. Where there is difficulty in timing and rhythms and repetitions of sounds. Common fluency disorders are stuttering and cluttering. Stuttering is characterized by repetitions or blocks in speech. Cluttering is characterized by very fast and contorted speech.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Voice disorders&nbsp;</strong><ul><li>Are problems with the quality or use of one's voice, such as loudness, pitch, and resonance due to issues with the larynx.&nbsp;</li></ul></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong>There are 5 basic types of speech impairments:&nbsp;</strong></div><ul><li><strong>Phonological&nbsp; Disorders</strong><ul><li>Difficulty in the sound production (quality and pitch) of words</li></ul></li><li><strong>&nbsp;Morphological Disorders</strong><ul><li>A disorder that affects morphological awareness.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Semantic Disorders</strong><ul><li>Are characterized by poor vocabulary, inappropriate use of words, or word comprehension.&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li><strong>Syntactic Deficits&nbsp;</strong><ul><li>Difficulty in putting words in order, especially where words have multiple meanings, and understanding rudimentary grammar rules.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Pragmatic Difficulties</strong><ul><li>Difficulty in understanding and using language and/or words in various social contexts and norms, such as not making eye contact, understanding personal space, taking turns and etc.&nbsp;</li></ul></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><strong>Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC):</strong><ul><li>AAC is a range of strategies and tools to communicate other than natural speech. AAC can be low tech, meaning any device that doesn't require to use of a battery, or high tech, which are devices that require the use of electricity.&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li><strong>List of AAC Devices</strong><ul><li>Voice amplification systems,&nbsp;</li><li>Fluency assistance devices,&nbsp;</li><li>Artificial larynx</li><li>Communication boards,&nbsp;</li><li>Speech output software,&nbsp;</li><li>Symbol-making software, and&nbsp;</li><li>Speech-generating devices.&nbsp;</li><li>PECS</li><li>Text-to-Speech Software</li></ul></li></ul><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Twinkl (2023, January 29). <em>Accommodations for Speech and Language Impairments</em>. https://www.twinkl.com/teaching-wiki/accommodations-for-speech-and-language-impairments<br><br> McPherson, D. (2022, September 23). <em>What Assistive Technology for Speech and Language Disorders Are Available and How do They Work?</em> Retrieved January 29, 2023, from https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/assistive-technology-speech-language-disorders/<br><br>Minnesota’s Guide to Assistive Technology (n.d.). <em>Types of Assistive Technology</em>. Retrieved January 29, 2023, from https://mn.gov/admin/at/getting-started/understanding-at/types/<br><br>Ponca City Public Schools (n.d.). <em>Speech and Language Disabilities</em>. Retrieved January 29, 2023, from https://www.pcps.us/departments/special_education_services/special_education_categories/speech_and_language_disabilities#:~:text=There%20are%20three%20basic%20types,fluency%20disorders%2C%20and%20voice%20disorders.<br><br>Larrazabal, M. (n.d.). <em>How to differentiate stuttering from cluttering</em>. Retrieved January 29, 2023, from https://www.betterspeech.com/post/stuttering-and-cluttering#:~:text=How%20are%20stuttering%20and%20cluttering,rapid%20and%2For%20irregular%20speech.<br><br>Speech Pathology Australia. (2018, August 19). <em>Speech pathologists and assistive technology</em> [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXBzAGtsG-w&amp;feature=emb_title<br><br>Teachings in Education. (2020, April 21). <em>Speech Language Impairment: Students with Disabilities</em> [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/MNYAb7VimC8<br><br>Cleveland Clinic (n.d.). <em>Articulation Disorder</em>. Retrieved January 29, 2023, from https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23454-articulation-disorder</div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><br><strong>Accommodations for speech impairments</strong></div><div><br>There are lots of things that you can put in place to support a child with a speech impairment. Putting these accommodations in place will help make the child’s learning experience better.<br><br></div><ul><li>Simple things like where a child sits in the classroom are important. They need to have easy access to the teacher in case the student needs any extra support.&nbsp;</li><li>The use of non-verbal communication cards if they need to ask a question or if they need some help.&nbsp;</li><li>Encourage them to take part in class discussions if they feel comfortable doing so. You can ask them questions that they can easily answer with communication cards or with hand gestures and facial expressions. If a child wants to talk, then be patient with them. Try not to correct any speech difficulties because this could knock their confidence and they may not want to attempt it again.</li><li>Make sure all the other children listen to them and are patient with them too. If people talk over them or don’t listen, they may be discouraged to do it again and it can knock their confidence.</li><li>You also need to make sure that they feel supported throughout the school day, and that you give positive reinforcement when they achieve something. Being positive, and giving them praise when they do well, will encourage them to continue learning.</li><li>If there is a certain area that the child particularly struggles with, then help them with it and come up with a solution to make it easier for the child. Having a good support system will help the child to feel comfortable, and they will be more willing to ask for help when they need it.</li><li>You can also be a good speech model for the child. Make sure you speak clearly and correctly to the class so that everybody can understand what you are saying. If a child has any questions, make sure you give the answer as clearly and concisely as you can.</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>Accommodations for language-impaired students<br></strong><br></div><ul><li>Making sure the child is in close proximity to you is very important, just as it is for a child with a speech impairment. This means the child can easily ask for help when they need it.&nbsp;</li><li>Children with language impairments may struggle to understand verbal communication, so use communication cards with them.&nbsp;</li><li>Make sure you work at the student's pace. They might not find learning as easy as other children do, but that’s OK. As long as the child works at their own pace and understands what they are learning, that’s good. But it’s also OK if they need extra help to understand what they are doing.</li><li>Making sure you use clear, easy-to-understand language is very important too. If you speak too fast or in an unclear way, this can make it even more difficult for the child to understand what you are saying. If you speak in a calm, clear way, then they have a better chance of understanding what you are saying.</li><li>Using visual cues can also be really helpful for a child with language impairment. It allows them to have a better understanding of what they are learning about. These don’t have to be complicated images or videos, as long as it is clear what the image is and how it relates to the topic they are learning, then it can be a good reinforcement for them.</li><li>Teach positive communication and listening in the classroom. It is important that all children are patient and listen to what another person is saying when they are talking. This is particularly important for children with language impairment. If a child with a language impairment decides to give it a go, then making sure everyone is patient and listens to them is very important. If people talk over them or don’t listen, then they may be discouraged to do it again.</li><li>Last but not least, always check with the child that they understand what they are doing and ask if they need any extra support. Some children may not feel comfortable asking for help themselves. So, making sure that you ask, when possible, is a great way for them to communicate any issues they may have.</li></ul><div>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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         <title>What is developmental delay?</title>
         <author>huangxiaoxiao</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Delay in reaching <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/baby/toddler-language-milestones">language</a>, thinking, social, or motor skills milestones is called developmental delay.</div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><a href="https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=signs+for+developmental+delay&amp;&amp;view=detail&amp;mid=33CE0990BD7C33FCA03833CE0990BD7C33FCA038&amp;&amp;FORM=VRDGAR">What Are The Main Signs Of Developmental Delay In Children? - Bing video</a></div><div><br></div>]]></description>
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         <author>huangxiaoxiao</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/developmental-delay">Developmental Delay: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment &amp; More (healthline.com)</a><br><a href="https://www.thetechedvocate.org/assistive-technology-to-help-students-with-developmental-delays-succeed-academically/">Assistive Technology to Help Students with Developmental Delays Succeed Academically - The Tech Edvocate</a></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-01-30 05:48:24 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Causes of developmental delay</title>
         <author>huangxiaoxiao</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li>autism spectrum disorders (ASDs)</li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/cerebral-palsy">cerebral palsy</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/fetal-alcohol-syndrome">fetal alcohol spectrum</a> disorders</li><li>Landau Kleffner syndrome</li><li>myopathies, including <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/muscular-dystrophy">muscular dystrophies</a></li><li>genetic disorders, such as Down syndrome and <a href="https://www.healthline.com/fragile-x-syndrome">fragile X syndrome</a></li></ul><div><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-01-30 06:02:17 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Assistive technology</title>
         <author>huangxiaoxiao</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong>Audiobooks<br></strong>For younger children, teachers can use the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/AbleNet-Bookworm-Spcial-Audiobook-10020300/dp/B00WFF1FHU">AbleNet Bookworm</a> to transform any book into an audiobook. Older kids might appreciate a better variety of stories found on subscription websites like <a href="https://www.audible.co.uk/?ref=Adbl_ip_rdr_from_US&amp;source_code=AUK30DFT1BkWS0826159058&amp;ipRedirectFrom=US&amp;ipRedirectOriginalURL=">Audible.</a><strong><br><br>Text-to-Speech Software<br></strong>&nbsp;A <a href="https://online.alvernia.edu/5-assistive-technology-tools-that-are-making-a-difference/">text-to-speech software</a> could help students to gain control of what they need to say.<strong><br><br>FM Systems<br></strong><a href="https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/assistive-devices-people-hearing-voice-speech-or-language-disorders">FM systems</a> can help by connecting the teacher and student in an audible way with radio broadcast technology.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-01-30 06:25:07 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Accommodations And Modifications</title>
         <author>huangxiaoxiao</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong>Trust Your Gut</strong></div><div>No one knows your child as well as you do. So, if you feel like something may be wrong, there is a good chance that it may be.<br><br></div><div><strong>Act Early</strong></div><div>If you are worried then it never hurts to reach out for opinions and help. With any developmental delay, early treatment is key.<br><br></div><div><strong>Be Vigilant</strong></div><div>Your child’s pediatrician is your go-to person if you suspect that your child is not developing on schedule; but it is you who is your child’s ultimate advocate. If you have a concern, be vigilant in requesting a developmental screening.<br><br></div><div><strong>Get a Professional Assessment</strong></div><div>There are two types of professional assessments that your child can receive when determining a developmental delay; medical and educational. Your pediatrician or a specialist can provide medical assessments in addition to your child’s well-child visit and your local school system can perform an educational assessment.<br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <author>huangxiaoxiao</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><a href="https://www.autismspeaks.org/">autismspeaks.org</a></li><li><a href="http://www.devdelay.org/">devdelay.org</a></li><li><a href="http://www.parentcenterhub.org/repository/ei-overview/">parentcenterhub.org</a></li><li><a href="http://www.parentcenterhub.org/repository/services-ei/">parentcenterhub.org</a></li><li><a href="http://www2.ed.gov/programs/osepeip/index.html">ed.gov</a></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <title>Severity levels for autism spectrum disorder</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong><mark>Level 1 "Requiring support”</mark></strong></div><div><strong><em>Social communication:</em></strong></div><div>Without supports in place, deficits in social communication cause noticeable impairments. Difficulty initiating social interactions, and clear examples of atypical or unsuccessful response to social overtures of others. May appear to have decreased interest in social interactions. For example, a person who is able to speak in full sentences and engages in communication but whose to- and-fro conversation with others fails, and whose attempts to make friends are odd and typically unsuccessful.</div><div><strong><em>Restricted, repetitive behaviors:</em></strong></div><div>Inflexibility of behavior causes significant interference with functioning in one or more contexts. Difficulty switching between activities. Problems of organization and planning hamper independence.</div><div><br></div><div><strong><mark>Level 2 "Requiring substantial support”</mark></strong></div><div><strong><em>Social communication:</em></strong></div><div>Marked deficits in verbal and nonverbal social communication skills; social impairments apparent even with supports in place; limited initiation of social interactions; and reduced or&nbsp; abnormal responses to social overtures from others. For example, a person who speaks simple sentences, whose interaction is limited&nbsp; to narrow special interests, and how has markedly odd nonverbal communication.</div><div><strong><em>Restricted, repetitive behaviors:</em></strong></div><div>Inflexibility of behavior, difficulty coping with change, or other restricted/repetitive behaviors appear frequently enough to be obvious to the casual observer and interfere with functioning in&nbsp; a variety of contexts. Distress and/or difficulty changing focus or action.</div><div><br></div><div><strong><mark>Level 3 "Requiring very substantial support”</mark></strong></div><div><strong><em>Social communication:</em></strong></div><div>Severe deficits in verbal and nonverbal social communication skills cause severe impairments in functioning, very limited initiation of social interactions, and minimal response to social overtures from others. For example, a person with few words of intelligible speech who rarely initiates interaction and, when he or she does, makes unusual approaches to meet needs only and responds to only very direct social approaches</div><div><strong><em>Restricted, repetitive behaviors:</em></strong></div><div>Inflexibility of behavior, extreme difficulty coping with change, or other restricted/repetitive behaviors markedly interfere with functioning in all spheres. Great distress/difficulty changing focus or action.</div><div><br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-01-30 14:59:06 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>DSM-5 Autism Diagnostic Criteria</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong>A. Persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts, as manifested by the following, currently or by history&nbsp;</strong></div><ol><li>Deficits in social-emotional reciprocity, ranging, for example, from abnormal social approach and failure of normal back-and-forth conversation; to reduced sharing of interests, emotions, or affect; to failure to initiate or respond to social interactions.</li><li>Deficits in nonverbal communicative behaviors used for social interaction, ranging, for example, from poorly integrated verbal and nonverbal communication; to abnormalities in eye contact and body language or deficits in understanding and use of gestures; to a total lack of facial expressions and nonverbal communication.</li><li>Deficits in developing, maintaining, and understanding relationships, ranging, for example, from difficulties adjusting behavior to suit various social contexts; to difficulties in&nbsp; sharing imaginative play or in making friends; to absence of interest in peers.<br><br></li></ol><div><strong>B. Restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities, as manifested by at least two of the following, currently or by history<br></strong><br></div><ol><li>Stereotyped or repetitive motor movements, use of objects, or speech (e.g., simple motor stereotypies, lining up toys or flipping objects, echolalia, idiosyncratic phrases).</li><li>Insistence on sameness, inflexible adherence to routines, or ritualized patterns or verbal nonverbal behavior (e.g., extreme distress at small changes, difficulties with transitions, rigid thinking patterns, greeting rituals, need to take same route or eat food every day).</li><li>Highly restricted, fixated interests that are abnormal in intensity or focus (e.g, strong attachment to or preoccupation with unusual objects, excessively circumscribed or perseverative interest).</li><li>Hyper- or hyporeactivity to sensory input or unusual interests in sensory aspects of the environment (e.g., apparent indifference to pain/temperature, adverse response to specific sounds or textures, excessive smelling or touching of objects, visual fascination with lights or movement).<br><br></li></ol><div><strong>C. Symptoms must be present in the early developmental period (but may not become fully manifest until social demands exceed limited capacities or may be masked by learned strategies in later life).<br></strong><br></div><div><strong>D. Symptoms cause clinically significant impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of current functioning.<br></strong><br></div><div><strong>E. These disturbances are not better explained by intellectual disability (intellectual developmental disorder) or global developmental delay. Intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder frequently co-occur; to make comorbid diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability, social communication should be below that expected for general developmental level.<br></strong><br></div><div><br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <title>What are the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for autism?</title>
         <author>bindubakka</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>The DSM-5 is now the standard reference that healthcare providers use to diagnose mental and behavioral conditions, including autism<strong>.&nbsp;</strong></div>]]></description>
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         <title>Signs of Autism:</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>The autism diagnosis age and intensity of autism’s early signs vary widely. Some infants show hints in their first months. In others, behaviors become obvious as late as age 2 or 3. Not all children with autism show all the signs. Many children who <em>don’t</em> have autism show a few. <strong>That’s why professional evaluation is crucial.</strong></div><div>Some associated development delays can appear even earlier, and often, it can be diagnosed as early as 18 months. Research shows that early intervention leads to positive outcomes later in life for people with autism.</div><div>The range and severity of symptoms can vary widely. Common symptoms include difficulty with communication, difficulty with social interactions, obsessive interests, and repetitive behaviors.</div><div>Early recognition, as well as behavioral, educational, and family therapies may reduce symptoms and support development and learning.</div><div><br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <title>What is Autism?</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication.<br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <title>References: </title>
         <author>bindubakka</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><a href="https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism"><strong>https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism</strong></a><strong><br><br></strong><a href="https://www.autismspeaks.org/signs-autism"><strong>https://www.autismspeaks.org/signs-autism</strong></a><strong><br><br></strong><a href="https://www.autismspeaks.org/autism-diagnosis-criteria-dsm-5">https://www.autismspeaks.org/autism-diagnosis-criteria-dsm-5</a></div>]]></description>
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         <author>bindubakka</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaelokcu1/d92sedrm7legxivx/wish/2461581205</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>https://sites.google.com/site/todayssped/idea/idea-categories/intellectual-disability<br><br><strong>Additional Resources:<br></strong><br></div><div><a href="http://nichcy.org/disability/specific/intellectual">http://nichcy.org/disability/specific/intellectual<br></a><br></div><div><a href="http://www.slc.sevier.org/disabstu.htm">http://www.slc.sevier.org/disabstu.htm<br></a><br></div><div><a href="http://www.cast.org/udl/index.html">http://www.cast.org/udl/index.html<br></a><br></div><div><a href="http://bookbuilder.cast.org/">http://bookbuilder.cast.org/<br></a><br></div><div><a href="http://www.edutopia.org/assistive-technology-young-children-special-education">http://www.edutopia.org/assistive-technology-young-children-special-education<br></a><br></div>]]></description>
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         <title>Assistive Technology:</title>
         <author>bindubakka</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Once the special education team has determined that supplementary aids and services are needed, they can discuss which ones will be most effective for the particular student.&nbsp; Various technologies are included in this area.&nbsp; One such technology is created by The Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST).&nbsp; Cast offers various learning tools that follow the Universal Design For Learning (UDL).&nbsp; Some of these include the UDL book builder, curriculum self check, lesson builder, and science writer.&nbsp; These tools are helpful for the student as well as the teacher.&nbsp; This specific software is an audio and video based curriculum that defines words and gives videos and examples of how to use them.&nbsp; Teachers can tailor the content to their students capabilities. &nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; Assistive technology (AT) is another aspect of special education.&nbsp; AT is any item, piece of equipment, or product system that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.&nbsp; ATs can be high tech or low tech.&nbsp; High tech devices include computers, electronic equipment or software.&nbsp; Low tech devices are any devices that are manually operated, not electronic.<br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <title>Instructional Strategies:</title>
         <author>bindubakka</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><mark>Early Childhood Students:</mark><br> Teachers can use the pre-linguistic milieu teaching method to reach children who do not speak.&nbsp; This method teaches children to make frequent, clear request s or comments using hand motions or sounds while maintaining eye contact with the person to whom they are speaking.&nbsp; <br><em>A few basic principles include:</em><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; Always remember to follow the child’s lead and keep in mind that focus is easier when the subject is of interest to the child.&nbsp; Begin a session once you have determined the child’s interest .&nbsp; Communication should be face to face with the child and it is important for the teacher to maintain eye contact while the child speaks.</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; By placing a favorite toy, out of reach, in the room will help set the stage for communication and give the teacher the opportunity to encourage the child to ask for the toy.&nbsp; Changing the order of items in the room could also give the child a reason to question or comment. &nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; When using strategic games like Pat-a-Cake or Peek-a-boo, be mindful that children learn the game ritual.&nbsp; If the teacher changes or interrupts the game, it may cause the child to communicate in order to keep playing.&nbsp; Both of these games encourage face to face contact and communication.</div><div><mark>&nbsp;Elementary and Middle School Students:</mark></div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; By using the self-determined learning model of Instruction, teachers can help&nbsp; middle school students’ progress in achieving general curriculum goals as well as other educational goals. &nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; Teachers can begin by presenting the student with a problem that he or she needs to solve and then begin asking the student to consider the questions…What is my goal?, What is my plan? And what have I learned?</div><div>&nbsp;<mark>Secondary and Transition Students:</mark></div><div>Teaching in an actual community setting (Community-Based Instruction) will help students learn transition-related skills.&nbsp; This type of learning will also connect the curriculum to everyday life experiences.&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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         <author>bindubakka</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li>Important to form support systems for students which can include: parents students, educators and adult support providers</li><li>A functional curriculum is important for teaching skills for independent living.&nbsp;</li><li>Preschool students benefits from paralinguistic atmosphere teach to elicit communication and language from them</li><li>Elementary students can develop abilities to function effectively in schools and post school environments by using the self-determined learning model.&nbsp;</li><li>Students in transition programs benefit from community-based instruction.&nbsp;</li></ul><div><br></div>]]></description>
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         <title>Diagnosis:</title>
         <author>bindubakka</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li>There are two categories of cause for intellectual disability.<ul><li>Timing<ul><li>Refers to the time of onset of the disability and has implications for causes.<ul><li>Prenatal- before birth</li><li>Perinatal - during the birth process</li><li>Postnatal-&nbsp; after birth</li></ul></li></ul></li><li>Type<ul><li>Biomedical&nbsp;<ul><li>Factors that relate to biology, such as genetics and nutrition</li></ul></li><li>Social&nbsp;<ul><li>Relate to social and family interaction, such as stimulation and adult responsiveness</li></ul></li><li>Behavioral&nbsp;<ul><li>Relate to potentially causal behavior, such as dangerous activities and maternal drug abuse</li></ul></li><li>Educational<ul><li>Relate to availability of educational supports that promote mental development of adaptive skills</li></ul></li></ul></li></ul></li></ul><div><br></div>]]></description>
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         <author>bindubakka</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>What was formerly known as mental retardation, intellectual disabilities are defined as “significantly sub average general intellectual functioning”. Intellectual disabilities are characterized by having significant limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior concerning conceptual, social, and practical adaptive skills. &nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Definition of Visual Impairment</title>
         <author>janinegailbejo</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong>Visual impairment</strong>, <strong>including blindness,</strong> is defined under the Federal (IDEA) standard as a vision impairment that negatively impacts a child's academic performance even with vision correction. The phrase refers to both partial sight and total blindness (<em>Visual Impairment Including Blindness - Special Education Nation</em>, n.d.) .</div>]]></description>
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         <title>References</title>
         <author>janinegailbejo</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaelokcu1/d92sedrm7legxivx/wish/2461708386</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div><em>Accommodations &amp; Modifications</em>. (n.d.). Teaching Students With Visual Impairments. https://www.teachingvisuallyimpaired.com/accommodations--modifications.html<br><br><em>Sec. 300.5 Assistive technology device</em>. (2017, May 3). Individuals With Disabilities Education Act. https://sites.ed.gov/idea/regs/b/a/300.5<br><br><em>Visual Impairment including Blindness - Special Education Nation</em>. (n.d.). https://sites.google.com/site/specialeducationnation/visual-impairment-including-blindness<br><br><em>Visual Impairments NICHCY Disability Fact Sheet ::</em> (n.d.). Teacher Tools OnlineÂ®. https://teachertoolsonline.com/views/teachers/public/articles/detail/article/c/a116/<br><br><em>Visual Impairment Support</em>. (n.d.). Special Education Services. https://www.iu1.org/departments/special-education-services/visual-impairment-support</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Assistive Technology for Students with Visual Impairment</title>
         <author>janinegailbejo</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaelokcu1/d92sedrm7legxivx/wish/2461712721</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>According to the IDEA, an assistive technology device is any item, piece of equipment, or product system that is used to raise, maintain, or improve the functional capacities of people with disabilities, regardless of whether it was purchased commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized. Additionally, it levels the playing field for visually impaired children so they may compete more successfully in the classroom and with their sighted classmates in the employment market of today (<em>Sec. 300.5 Assistive Technology Device</em>, 2017).<br><br>Assistive technology in the field of visual impairment is classified into two major groups based on the individual's functional vision skills or lack of vision: low vision devices and blindness devices (<em>Visual Impairment Including Blindness - Special Education Nation</em>, n.d.).<br><br>From "low tech" magnifiers and large print materials to audio books and tape recorders, the use of a cane or a Braille Writer or slate and stylus, to "high tech" devices like modified computer systems, portable note-takers, Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), refreshable Braille displays, and reading systems for both low vision and blind students, assistive technology may range widely.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Accommodations and Considerations for Students with Visual Impairments</title>
         <author>janinegailbejo</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>The Intermediate Unit 1 vision support program operates under the guiding principle that all visually impaired pupils are valuable and significant persons who are more alike than different from other kids. The vision support program's main objective is to equip students with various degrees of visual impairment with the skills they need to contribute to society in a positive way (<em>Visual Impairment Support</em>, n.d.).<br><br>Vision support services may be direct or indirect in the areas of:<br><br></div><ul><li>Concept skills</li><li>Academic skills</li><li>Auditory skills</li><li>Sensory and motor skills</li><li>Orientation and mobility skills</li><li>Career and vocational skills</li><li>Organizational and productivity skills</li><li>Braille skills</li><li>Recreation and leisure skills</li><li>Assistive technology skills</li><li>Social skills</li><li>Independent daily living skills</li><li>Utilization of low vision skills</li></ul><div><br>According to new research, accommodations let students get access to the course material rather than lowering the requirements for their grade level. The quantity or complexity of the material taught to the pupil is unaffected. Accommodations are modifications to the program's usual procedures that give a student with a handicap an equal chance to participate and enable the student to succeed. The criteria are not fundamentally or significantly lowered or altered by these revisions.(<em>Accommodations &amp; Modifications</em>, n.d.)<br><br>The goal of accommodations is to reduce or remove the disability's impediment with daily life. The district and state testing would be linked to these adjustments. The student's continuous educational program must include accommodations; they cannot be added during tests mandated by the state. When selecting accommodations, they must:<br><br></div><ul><li>be based on current, unique student needs; lessen how a handicap affects access to the present curriculum;</li><li>be precise about the accommodations' location, timing, recipients, and mode of delivery.</li><li>include recent feedback from therapists, instructors, parents, and students;</li><li>be based on the particular demands that exist right now in each subject area.</li></ul><div><br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>As defined by the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (n.d.), the different types of visual impairment with regards to education are as follows:<br><br><strong>Partially Sighted</strong><br>- denotes the requirement for special schooling due to some sort of visual issue.<br><br><strong>Low Vision</strong><br>- describes a significant visual impairment that is not always restricted to distant vision. All people with sight who are unable to read the newspaper at a normal viewing distance, even with the use of eyeglasses or contact lenses, are said to have low vision. They learn by a mix of their eyesight and other senses, albeit they may need adjustments to the lighting, the print size, and occasionally braille;<br><br><strong>Legally blind</strong><br>- refers to students with better eye vision less than 20/200 or if their field of vision is extremely narrow (20 degrees at its widest point).<br><br><strong>Totally Blind</strong><br>- are students who are completely blind and learn through braille or other non-visual tools.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Prevalence of Visual Impairment</title>
         <author>janinegailbejo</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaelokcu1/d92sedrm7legxivx/wish/2461802663</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>In 2014, NICHCY reported that individuals under the age of 18 experience visual impairments at a rate of 12.2 and 0.06 legally blind or fully blind for every 1,000 people.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Characteristics of Students with Visual Impairments</title>
         <author>janinegailbejo</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaelokcu1/d92sedrm7legxivx/wish/2461803400</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Depending on the intensity, kind of loss, age at which the disease manifests, and overall functional level of the student, visual issues might have an impact on a student's development. Numerous adolescents with various disabilities, including visual impairments, may experience delays in physical, cognitive, and/or social development.<br><br>A young learner with visual impairments has limited motivation to investigate intriguing objects in their surroundings and may thus pass up chances to engage in experiences and learn new things. There's a chance that this lack of investigation won't end until either learning becomes rewarding or until help is offered.<br><br>The pupil might not be able to copy social behavior or comprehend nonverbal clues since they cannot see their parents, guardians, or peers. Visual impairments might provide challenges to a developing student's independence (NICHCY).</div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>According to NHS (National Health Service),&nbsp;</div><blockquote><em>Deaf-blindness is a combination of sight and hearing loss that affects a person's ability to communicate, access information and get around.&nbsp;</em><a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/deafblindness/">https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/deafblindness/</a></blockquote><div><br>"Dual sensory loss" or "multi-sensory impairment" are common name for Deaf-blindness.<br><br></div><blockquote>A deafblind person won't usually be totally deaf and totally blind, but both senses will be reduced enough to cause significant difficulties in everyday life.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/deafblindness/">https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/deafblindness/</a></blockquote><div><br>The deafblind person will be able to use another sense to support themselves to learning.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-01-31 05:00:26 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Incapacitates</title>
         <author>yiluo7</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaelokcu1/d92sedrm7legxivx/wish/2462481543</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Most deafblind people will still have some hearing or vision. So provide enough care and support will be the most effective way. </div>]]></description>
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         <title>Assistive Technology</title>
         <author>yiluo7</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaelokcu1/d92sedrm7legxivx/wish/2462485691</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Assistive Technology (AT) is any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially or off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.&nbsp;<br><a href="https://deafblind.ufl.edu/topics/assistive-technology/">https://deafblind.ufl.edu/topics/assistive-technology/</a></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-01-31 05:28:44 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>AT for blind or visually impaired</title>
         <author>yiluo7</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaelokcu1/d92sedrm7legxivx/wish/2462496302</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><strong>Screen readers</strong> - a program that analyses the layout and content of a website and provides a text to speech translation.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Braille displays device</strong> - translate digital text into braille dots that can be read with the fingers.</li><li><strong>Dictation</strong> - Speech recognition software allows a user to navigate, type, and interact with websites using their voice.</li></ul><div><a href="https://www.levelaccess.com/blog/understanding-assistive-technology-how-do-deaf-blind-people-use-technology/#:~:text=Braille%20displays%3A%20A%20device%20that,with%20websites%20using%20their%20voice">https://www.levelaccess.com/blog/understanding-assistive-technology-how-do-deaf-blind-people-use-technology/#:~:text=Braille%20displays%3A%20A%20device%20that,with%20websites%20using%20their%20voice</a><br><br></div><ul><li><strong>Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices </strong>- <em>have large, textured icons with bright, colorful hues that enable students with visual impairments to better communicate.</em></li><li><strong>Musical light box</strong> - <em>helps students with visual impairments strengthen their writing skills by providing a backlight for tracing.</em></li></ul><div><br><a href="https://enablingdevices.com/blog/assistive-technology-in-the-classroom/#:~:text=Speech%2Dto%2Dtext%20software%20and,benefit%20from%20communicators%2C%20as%20well.">https://enablingdevices.com/blog/assistive-technology-in-the-classroom/#:~:text=Speech%2Dto%2Dtext%20software%20and,benefit%20from%20communicators%2C%20as%20well.</a></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-01-31 05:43:25 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>AT for Deaf or Hard of Hearing</title>
         <author>yiluo7</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaelokcu1/d92sedrm7legxivx/wish/2462499056</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><strong>Telecommunications</strong> - Many different options are available for those who are D/deaf or HoH, including amplified telephones, TTY / TDD, Text-to-911, and video chat.</li></ul><div><a href="https://www.levelaccess.com/blog/understanding-assistive-technology-how-do-deaf-blind-people-use-technology/#:~:text=Braille%20displays%3A%20A%20device%20that,with%20websites%20using%20their%20voice">https://www.levelaccess.com/blog/understanding-assistive-technology-how-do-deaf-blind-people-use-technology/#:~:text=Braille%20displays%3A%20A%20device%20that,with%20websites%20using%20their%20voice</a><br><br></div><ul><li><strong>Assistive listening devices - </strong>magnifying a video or instructor’s voice or sound, which is then translated to a student’s hearing aid or cochlear implant, allowing them to follow along with lessons.</li><li><strong>Infrared systems - </strong>transmit audio signals to a magnetic field around a student’s head — produced by a receiver — which a hearing aid can tap into.</li><li><strong>Communicators - </strong>generate speech so students have an easier time interacting with their teachers and peers.</li></ul><div><br><a href="https://enablingdevices.com/blog/assistive-technology-in-the-classroom/#:~:text=Speech%2Dto%2Dtext%20software%20and,benefit%20from%20communicators%2C%20as%20well.">https://enablingdevices.com/blog/assistive-technology-in-the-classroom/#:~:text=Speech%2Dto%2Dtext%20software%20and,benefit%20from%20communicators%2C%20as%20well.</a></div>]]></description>
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         <title>Emotional Disturbance</title>
         <author>andrewferguson99</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaelokcu1/d92sedrm7legxivx/wish/2462503088</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Emotional Disturbance is just one consideration in making any students Individualized Education Plan (IEP).&nbsp; It is one of 14 Disabilities listed under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA).&nbsp; Please watch the above video for some background information about Emotional Disturbance.&nbsp; <br><br><strong><sub>Assistive Technologies and Accomodations<br></sub></strong><br><strong><sub>Stop Watch</sub></strong></div><div>For student with Emotional Disturbance, the use of a stopwatch could help reduce their <strong>fears</strong> with regards to completing a task on time.&nbsp; It’s a simple piece of technology that they can use to be able to see how much time has passed, and how much time they have left.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong><sub>Text to Speech and Speech to Text</sub></strong></div><div>Depending on the circumstance, text-to-speech or speech-to-text software could help a student with Emotional Disturbance who has <strong>an inability to learn</strong>.&nbsp; Text-to-speech could be used for a student who is having difficulty reading, whereas speech-to-text software could help a student who has more trouble watching videos in a non-native language. &nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong><sub>Self-Graphing</sub></strong></div><div>Students with <strong>Inappropriate Behvaviour</strong> as a result of Emotional Disturbance could use Self-Graphing to track how they have behaved over time.&nbsp; This could be combined with a Reward System, and hopefully reduce occurrences of Inappropriate Behaviour. &nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong><sub>Power Cards</sub></strong></div><div>“Power Cards are visual aids developed by educators and parents to help students make sense of social situations, routines, the meaning of language, and the ‘hidden curriculum’ embedded in all environmental settings.”&nbsp; (<a href="https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ967467.pdf">https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ967467.pdf</a>)&nbsp; Power cards could help a student build their <strong>Personal Relationships</strong>, and navigate other challenging social situations.<br><br><br></div><div><br><br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <title>Others</title>
         <author>yiluo7</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Ubitone is a communication device.<br><br></div><blockquote>By using vocal recognition as a machine learning technique and Braille dictionary, ubitone translate the voice into an understandable form for deaf-blindness. The device has six rings with vibrators and It transmits 6-dot cells of Braille as vibration to six fingers. The app on a smartphone performs processing and communicates information by linking with the device via Bluetooth. The speech recognition engine and Braille dictionary are all completed in the application, so they can be used without problems in offline environments such as tunnels.</blockquote>]]></description>
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         <title>iCanConnect</title>
         <author>yiluo7</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaelokcu1/d92sedrm7legxivx/wish/2462506074</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>iCanConnect: a program that provides free equipment and training for deaf-blindness.<br>Also, is a national program with local contacts that help deaf-blindness people stay connected with others.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-01-31 05:58:07 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Overview of a variety of communication technologies from a deaf-blindness</title>
         <author>yiluo7</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaelokcu1/d92sedrm7legxivx/wish/2462508157</link>
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         <pubDate>2023-01-31 06:01:05 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>References:</title>
         <author>yiluo7</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaelokcu1/d92sedrm7legxivx/wish/2462517597</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div><a href="https://www.jamesdysonaward.org/ja-JP/2019/project/ubitone/">https://www.jamesdysonaward.org/ja-JP/2019/project/ubitone/</a></div><div><a href="https://www.levelaccess.com/blog/understanding-assistive-technology-how-do-deaf-blind-people-use-technology/#:~:text=Braille%20displays%3A%20A%20device%20that,with%20websites%20using%20their%20voice">https://www.levelaccess.com/blog/understanding-assistive-technology-how-do-deaf-blind-people-use-technology/#:~:text=Braille%20displays%3A%20A%20device%20that,with%20websites%20using%20their%20voice</a></div><div><a href="https://enablingdevices.com/blog/assistive-technology-in-the-classroom/#:~:text=Speech%2Dto%2Dtext%20software%20and,benefit%20from%20communicators%2C%20as%20well">https://enablingdevices.com/blog/assistive-technology-in-the-classroom/#:~:text=Speech%2Dto%2Dtext%20software%20and,benefit%20from%20communicators%2C%20as%20well</a>.</div><div><a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/deafblindness/">https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/deafblindness/</a></div><div><a href="https://leher.org/campaigns/infographics/5-ways-deafblindness-crippling-children/">https://leher.org/campaigns/infographics/5-ways-deafblindness-crippling-children/</a></div><div><a href="https://deafblind.ufl.edu/topics/assistive-technology/">https://deafblind.ufl.edu/topics/assistive-technology/</a></div><div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QiTu26Own0">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QiTu26Own0</a></div><div><a href="https://www.icanconnect.org/">https://www.icanconnect.org</a></div>]]></description>
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         <title>References</title>
         <author>andrewferguson99</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaelokcu1/d92sedrm7legxivx/wish/2462538545</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>https://resilienteducator.com/classroom-resources/5-tips-for-handling-ebd-kids-emotional-behavior-disorder-in-an-inclusive-classroom/<br><br></div><div>http://idea-resources.weebly.com/emotional-disturbance.html<br><br></div><div>https://sites.ed.gov/idea/regs/b/a/300.8/c/4<br><br></div><div>https://www.fcps.edu/academics/academic-overview/special-education-instruction/procedural-support-disability-categories<br><br></div><div>https://www.ldatschool.ca/assistive-technology/<br><br>https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ967467.pdf</div>]]></description>
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         <author>Deepali_prashantham</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaelokcu1/d92sedrm7legxivx/wish/2462682404</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Deafness refers to a severe hearing impairment which limits a child in processing linguistic information through hearing, with or without amplification, which adversely affects the student’s educational performance. In other words, it is an inability to comprehend verbal language due to the lack of hearing ability characterized by deafness.<br>A person with this condition suffers from a hearing loss in pitch and loudness (&gt; 90 decibels). They cannot fully hear even with amplification (hearing aids do not help).</div><div><br></div>]]></description>
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         <title>Facts from the WHO about deafness and hearing loss</title>
         <author>Deepali_prashantham</author>
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         <pubDate>2023-01-31 11:57:57 UTC</pubDate>
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         <author>Deepali_prashantham</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaelokcu1/d92sedrm7legxivx/wish/2462884655</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>1. Use text to speech assistive technology<br>2. Provide class note-taker<br>3. Make accommodations; quiet classrooms, seating close to the teacher, closed captioning on all video media.</div>]]></description>
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         <author>Deepali_prashantham</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaelokcu1/d92sedrm7legxivx/wish/2462886855</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div><a href="https://www.fcps.edu/academics/academic-overview/special-education-instruction/procedural-support-disability-categories">https://www.fcps.edu/academics/academic-overview/special-education-instruction/procedural-support-disability-categories</a><br><br>https://engage-education.com/blog/how-to-support-a-child-with-a-hearing-impairment-in-school/<br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <author>Deepali_prashantham</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaelokcu1/d92sedrm7legxivx/wish/2462889835</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>https://www.ndcs.org.uk/information-and-support/being-deaf-friendly/information-for-professionals/primary-education/<br><br>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSHRQRsvFYs</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-01-31 12:18:33 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Supporting children with hearing impairment</title>
         <author>Deepali_prashantham</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaelokcu1/d92sedrm7legxivx/wish/2462893713</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Top 5 tips:<br>1. Identifying hearing impairment<br>2. Know how to manage the technology aids<br>3. Creating the right listening environment<br>4. Make sure you have the person's attention before you communicate with them.<br>5. Promote listening skills through reinforcements</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-01-31 12:21:42 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Accommodations and services</title>
         <author>Deepali_prashantham</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaelokcu1/d92sedrm7legxivx/wish/2462909850</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div><br></div><div><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-01-31 12:35:05 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Overview of hearing impairment</title>
         <author>Deepali_prashantham</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaelokcu1/d92sedrm7legxivx/wish/2462912378</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>An impairment in hearing, in one or both ears, with or without amplification, whether permanent or fluctuating, that adversely affects a student’s educational performance but is not included under the definition of deafness.<br>&nbsp;Identiyfing hearing impairment - students have trouble with vocabulary, grammar, listening to lectures and participating in classroom discussions. It might feel as if these kids are not paying attention, when they actually haven’t even heard the instructions.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-01-31 12:37:16 UTC</pubDate>
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         <author>tluzoigwe</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaelokcu1/d92sedrm7legxivx/wish/2463691917</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>"Other health impairment (OHI) is a disability that covers a variety of conditions, diseases, disorders, and injuries that substantially affect a student's strength, vitality, or alertness. If a student's physical or mental condition is so bad that it hinders them from focusing and working in class. "<br><br>https://www.verywellfamily.com/other-health-impairments-2162517</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-01-31 21:05:56 UTC</pubDate>
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         <author>tluzoigwe</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaelokcu1/d92sedrm7legxivx/wish/2463702294</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li>Give more time for completion of projects</li><li>Easier tasks</li><li>Place the student next to the teache</li><li>Keep them update with a schedule</li><li>Stay consistent&nbsp;</li></ul><div><br>http://educ685disabilityresourcepage.weebly.com/other-health-impairments.html</div><div><br></div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Allowing students to use assisted technology to assist them with the lesson. Since OHI can be associated to diabetes, epilepsy, ADHD, hepatitis&nbsp; etc, It is best to keep them closer to the instructor for their and the other students safety.<br><br>http://www.projectidealonline.org/v/health-impairments/</div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Since OHI classifies several different disabilities, it is hard to specify one specific thing that should be done. The most common suggestion is helping them stay organized.&nbsp;<br><br>https://youtu.be/xnSvLRD1VMo?t=129</div>]]></description>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/michaelokcu1/d92sedrm7legxivx/wish/2463717252</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>http://educ685disabilityresourcepage.weebly.com/other-health-impairments.html<br><br>http://www.projectidealonline.org/v/health-impairments/<br><br>https://youtu.be/xnSvLRD1VMo<br><br>https://www.verywellfamily.com/other-health-impairments-2162517<br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <author>wenjingwang</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>IDEA (2004) Definition of Specific Learning Disability (SLD)&nbsp;</div><div>Specific learning disability means a disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in understanding or in using language, spoken or written, that may manifest itself in the imperfect ability to listen, think, speak, read, write, spell, or to do mathematical calculations, including conditions&nbsp;</div><div><br></div>]]></description>
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         <author>wenjingwang</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>The evaluation of a child suspected of having a learning disability involves collaboration between the child's parents and a team of professionals, including their teacher and a qualified diagnostician such as a school psychologist, speech therapist, or reading teacher. The evaluation includes classroom observations and may involve neuropsychological testing. The aim is to accurately diagnose the child and determine the best course of support.</div>]]></description>
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         <author>wenjingwang</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>- <strong>Text to speech software</strong> reads text in a lifelike voice, assisting those with visual impairments such as blindness or dyslexia. <br>- <strong>Audio books</strong> offer various formats for listening to text, helping learning-disabled students.<br>- <strong>Graphic organizers</strong> help students organize thoughts in the writing process, popular among those with dysgraphia or disorders of written expression. <br>- <strong>Word prediction programs</strong> aid in spelling, word choice and sentence completion. <br>- <strong>Pencil grips</strong>, a low-tech assistive technology, corrects pencil grip to improve handwriting for those with dysgraphia.</div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>- Assign extra time on tests and assignments<br>- Typing instead of handwriting<br>- Small class size, can aid students with learning disabilities.&nbsp;<br>- IEP program, effective interventions and accommodations may evolve as the student grows and academic expectations change.</div>]]></description>
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         <author>wenjingwang</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaelokcu1/d92sedrm7legxivx/wish/2465575074</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>USA, T. (2023, January 25). <em>Assistive technology in the classroom</em>. Transitions. Retrieved February 1, 2023, from https://www.transitionsusa.org/assistive-technology-for-learning-disabilities/#:~:text=Graphic%20organizers%20are%20one%20of,word%20choice%2C%20and%20sentence%20completion.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div><em>What is specific learning disorder?</em> Psychiatry.org - What Is Specific Learning Disorder? (n.d.). Retrieved February 1, 2023, from https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/specific-learning-disorder/what-is-specific-learning-disorder#:~:text=A%20diagnosis%20is%20made%20through,individual%20with%20specific%20learning%20disorder.&nbsp;</div><div>YSERVIDEOS. (2013, September 1). <em>The idea's special education categories: Specific learning disability</em>. YouTube. Retrieved February 1, 2023, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZidxNIR8xDg&amp;ab_channel=YourSpecialEducationRights <br><br>YSERVIDEOS. (2013, September 1). <em>The idea's special education categories: Specific learning disability</em>. YouTube. Retrieved February 1, 2023, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZidxNIR8xDg&amp;ab_channel=YourSpecialEducationRights&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Assistive Technology for Children with MDS</title>
         <author>johnathanwalker</author>
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         <author>johnathanwalker</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/michaelokcu1/d92sedrm7legxivx/wish/2469373913</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>https://equalentry.com/assistive-technology-for-kids-with-multiple-disabilities/<br><br>https://ldaamerica.org/info/successful-strategies-for-teaching-students-with-learning-disabilities/<br><br>https://clinmedjournals.org/articles/ijpp/ijpp-1-001e.php?jid=ijpp<br><br>https://fisherpub.sjf.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1300&amp;context=education_ETD_masters<br><br>/https://aerbvi.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/MDDB-Sharons-Story-2015.pdf</div>]]></description>
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