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Types of Special Needs

Acquired Brain Injury
Acquired Brain Injury

Acquired brain injury (ABI) is brain damage caused by events after birth, rather than as part of a genetic or congenital disorder such as fetal alcohol syndrome, perinatal illness or perinatal hypoxia. ABI can result in cognitive, physical, emotional, or behavioural impairments that lead to permanent or temporary changes in functioning.

Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, refers to a range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication, as well as by unique strengths and differences.

Behavioral/Emotional
Behavioral/Emotional

Behavioral and emotional disorders fall under the rubric of "Emotional Disturbance," "Emotional Support," "Severely Emotionally Challenged," or other state designations. "Emotional Disturbance" is the descriptive designation for behavioral and emotional disorders in the Federal Law, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

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Cognitive Delays
Cognitive Delays

Video: What are Cognitive Disabilities? - Definition, Types & Examples - Definition, Types & Examples Educators must be prepared to work with students with cognitive disabilities. In this lesson, we will review the definition and different types of cognitive disabilities that are present in today's classrooms.

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Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Achievement Center of Texas is a Hard of Hearing Center. ... Being deaf or hard of hearing can affect students in several ways. ... Special Needs Guardianship: ...

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Developmental
Developmental

Learn about developmental delays and how to care for children with developmental disabilities. This Care.com Caregiver Guide for Special Needs article gives information to parents and caregivers on how to care for a children, what treatment and therapies are available, and how to overcome common obstacles.

source: care.com
Intellectual Disability
Intellectual Disability

A child with an intellectual disability can do well in school but is likely to need the individualized help that’s available as special education and related services. The level of help and support that’s needed will depend upon the degree of intellectual disability involved.

Learning Differences/Disabilities
Learning Differences/Disabilities

The special educational requirements of those with learning difficulties, emotional or behavioral problems, or physical disabilities. So it appears that they are educational requirements. “Special needs” is about education “disability” is about your body, your brain, your senses being wired and tapped in a unique way.

Mental Health Conditions
Mental Health Conditions

Special needs conditions and disorders This is a Mumsnet (very) Rough Guide to different special needs conditions and disorders - it's not exhaustive, so please tell us if we've missed any that you think should be included.

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Physical
Physical

Avoid situations that may embarrass or frighten a person with a physical disability. Remember that participation in a classroom is important to all of God’s children. People with physical disabilities can contribute as well as others.

source: lds.org
Physical Disability
Physical Disability

At least one restroom must be accessible for individuals with a variety of physical needs. Sit or kneel, if necessary, to visit at a level that is comfortable for both. Invite individuals with physical disabilities to participate and give service. Offer them opportunities to contribute spiritually.

source: lds.org
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Sensory Impaired
Sensory Impaired

Sometimes called sensory processing disorder or SPD, these issues happen because the brain has trouble organizing information from the senses. Children with sensory processing issues can be oversensitive to sights, sounds, textures, flavors, smells and other sensory input.

Social & Emotional Disorders
Social & Emotional Disorders

Most humans are social beings. Recent Examples of social from the Web That, of course, is exactly the point of Westworld: to be a place where people can unshackle themselves from reality and its pesky social mores.

Speech and/or Language Delays
Speech and/or Language Delays

fluency, the rhythm and flow of speech (stuttering is a common fluency disorder) voice, the quality of pitch, resonance, or loudness Students with language impairments may have difficulty understanding and being understood through communication — verbal, nonverbal, and written.

Vision Impairment
Vision Impairment

Visual impairment is a term used to describe any kind of noncorrectable vision loss, whether it's complete blindness or partial vision loss. Common refractive errors such as near-sightedness and far-sightedness can be corrected with glasses or contacts.