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Autism
In 1908 the word Autism was first used to describe a group of schizophrenic patients. Autism is described as the broad range of conditions that can involve social skill challenges, repetitive behaviors, speech and non-verbal communication. Although the discovery and study of Autism has been going on for over 70 years it has constantly changed since then. Scientist and psychologist are working together to understand each child individually. -
Special Education
Special education is the educating of students while addressing their individual differences and needs. Children who require special needs get individual planned teaching which helps them to achieve academically. A child that would require special educations may have many learning disabilities such as ADHD, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Bifida and many other disabilities. Despite the disabilities we will still do our best to provide the proper education. -
EAHCA
This act required that all federally funded public schools provide equal education for all children that are diagnosed with a any physical or mental disabilities. All students under this act were evaluated so that a personalized plan could be put in place to help their educational experience. This act also required school districts to share administrative procedures so that parents would have a voice and a the opportunity to dispute decisions made about their child’s education. -
The Individualized Education Program - IEP
The IEP is a document that is used for any child who is eligible for special education. IEP’s are reviewed once a year. The contents of the IEP contains information about a child’s needs, strengths, educational performances, & goals. A special team will put the plan into action. Link text -
Education of the Handicapped Act
This act was put in place to make available suitable free public education for children ages 3-5. The law requires states to offer versatile educational services to disabled toddlers, infants, and families. Grants are provided as an incentive for states to provide for children ages birth to 2. -
Honig v. Doe
What are the acceptable limits of disciplining. Students with disabilities may not face disciplinary removal from school for more that 10 days if the action was due to their disability. If a student poses a threat to himself or others they can be excluded. The case of Hoing v. Doe created an avenue to protect students with disabilities from certain disciplinary actions. -
Inclusion
Inclusion in education has become more accepted with the help of many of the many ACTS. Inclusion gives students with disabilities access to general education curriculum in the regular classroom. Many educators are still debating on if inclusion is the best way to teach students with disabilities. Inclusion has resulted in over 90% of students with disabilities receiving education in typical schools. -
IDEA ACT
The purpose was to provide free appropriate public education to children with disabilities that is tailored to meet their indiv. needs. Consists of 4 parts, A covers provisions of the law, B assistance for the education of all children, C covers infants and toddlers with disabilities, & D consists of the national supports programs that are administered at the federal level. There are 6 elements that make up the IDEA which are IEP, FAPE, LRE, App.Evaluation,Parent/Teacher Partic.& Safeguards. -
ADA
The Americans with Disabilities Act protects those with disabilities. It protects from discrimination & equal employments. Discrimination may take place at the employer, school, & public/ private places. The ADA is broken up onto 5 different sections that relate to public life. [Link text](link.https://www.ada.gov). -
No Child Left Behind ACT
NCLB was created to ensure no students were left behind at failing schools. This Act required that students would be given assessments on basic skills in order to receive federal funding. Some areas of education were affected by NCLB such as Increased accountability, school choice, and greater flexibility for states,school districts, and schools.
