Special education teachers are part of the assessment team that determines eligibility for special education services. There are 14 major eligibility categories defined by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). For each of these disability categories, educators must have general knowledge of the guidelines for eligibility, characteristics, causes, effects on learning, and how often the disabilities occur within a defined population in order to contribute to team collaboration and consult articulately with staff and parents/guardians. Additionally, there are specific conditions, such as dyslexia, that are included within each of the broad categories, and special education teachers must be well informed about the potential effects on learning for each specific disorder.
Use the information in the textbook and topic Resources to complete the “Disability Comparison Template” to summarize information for the categories of disability under IDEA as well as for common, specific learning disabilities. The first category, Autism, is completed for you.
APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.
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© 2020. Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved.Disability Comparison TemplatePart 1For this section of the template, focus on gathering details about the IDEA disability categories. Review the textbook and the topic study materials and use them to complete the chart. Note that “Autism” has been completed for you as an example.Disability CategoryDefinitionCharacteristicsCausesPrevalencePotential Effect on LearningAutismAutism is a developmental disability that affects communication (verbal and nonverbal) and social skills. -Difficulty communicating and interpreting motives and cues of others -Not comfortable with change-Poor social skills-May engage in the same activity over and over (SARRC, n.d.) The causes of autism are not clear, but has something to do with brain development before birth.Autism is one of the fastest growing disabilities. Prevalence has changed to 1 in 68 children in U.S. (Autism Society, 2016, para. 2)Difficulty with written expression. Reading comprehension, math problem solving, fine and gross motor skills may also be affected, over and under selective attentionDeaf-BlindDeafnessDevelopmental DelayEmotional Disturbance
AutismAutism is a developmental disability that affects communication (verbal and nonverbal) and social skills. -Difficulty communicating and interpreting motives and cues of others -Not comfortable with change-Poor social skills-May engage in the same activity over and over (SARRC, n.d.) The causes of autism are not clear, but has something to do with brain development before birth.Autism is one of the fastest growing disabilities. Prevalence has changed to 1 in 68 children in U.S. (Autism Society, 2016, para. 2)Difficulty with written expression. Reading comprehension, math problem solving, fine and gross motor skills may also be affected, over and under selective attentionDeaf-BlindDeafnessDevelopmental DelayEmotional Disturbance
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Rubic
. Target
27 points
IDEA disability categories chart, including definition, characteristics, causes, prevalence, and potential effect on learning, is thorough and ideal for each category.
4. Acceptable
23.49 points
IDEA disability categories chart, including definition, characteristics, causes, prevalence, and potential effect on learning, is mostly complete and correct for each category.
3. Approaching
19.98 points
IDEA disability categories chart, including definition, characteristics, causes, prevalence, and potential effect on learning, is partially complete but contains errors in multiple categories.
2. Insufficient
18.63 points
IDEA disability categories chart, including definition, characteristics, causes, prevalence, and potential effect on learning, is incomplete and/or incorrect.
1. No Submission
0 points
Not addressed.
Common Learning Disabilities Chart
27 points
Criteria Description
Common Learning Disabilities Chart
5. Target
27 points
Common learning disability chart, including definition, characteristics, causes, prevalence, and potential effect on learning, is thorough and ideal for each disability.
4. Acceptable
23.49 points
Common learning disability chart, including definition, characteristics, causes, prevalence, and potential effect on learning, is mostly complete and correct for each disability.
3. Approaching
19.98 points
Common learning disability chart, including definition, characteristics, causes, prevalence, and potential effect on learning, is partially complete but contains errors.
2. Insufficient
18.63 points
Common learning disability chart, including definition, characteristics, causes, prevalence, and potential effect on learning, is incomplete and/or incorrect.
1. No Submission
0 points
Not addressed.
Mechanics of Writing
6 points
Criteria Description
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
5. Target
6 points
Submission is virtually free of mechanical errors. Word choice reflects well-developed use of practice and content-related language. Sentence structures are varied and engaging.
4. Acceptable
5.22 points
Submission includes some mechanical errors, but they do not hinder comprehension. A variety of effective sentence structures are used, as well as some practice and content-related language.
3. Approaching
4.44 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.
2. Insufficient
4.14 points
Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.
1. No Submission
