EXCEPTIONALITY CHART

EXCEPTIONALITY CHART

EXCEPTIONALITY
&
DEFINITION

CRITERIA FOR

SERVICES

CHARACTERISTICS

GENERAL TEACHING METHODS/

INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES/ TECHNOLOGY

Autism Spectrum Disorder

“A variety (or spectrum) of related disorders that affect a child’s social development and ability to communicate and that include unusual behavioral manifestations such as repetitive motor movements” (Kirk, et al, 2015, p.143).

DSM-5

An individual must meet criteria A, B, C, and D:

A. Persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across contexts, not accounted for by general developmental delays.

B. Restrictive, repetitive patterns of behaviors, interests, or activities.

C. Symptoms must be present in early childhood (but may not become fully manifest until social demands exceed limited capacities).

D. Symptoms together limit and impair everyday functioning.

(Kirk, et al, 2015, p146)

· Lack of Theory of the Mind (the ability of human beings to understand the thinking and feelings of other people that’s necessary for understanding, predicting, and shaping the behavior of others).

· Acting out or aggressive behavior due to limited ability to communicate.

· Hypersensitivity to sensory stimuli

· Trouble with important thinking skills like decision-making, problem solving, executive function, and the more complex mental processes of reasoning and evaluation.

· Difficulty with a range of motor skills such as gross motor, fine motor, and motor planning.

(Kirk, et al, 2015, pp. 148-150)

· Early intervention and early diagnosis

· Naturalistic intervention Peer-mediated instruction and intervention

· Social narratives of social stories; Comic strip conversations

· Prompting; visual supports

· Creating Structure

· Improving Social Skills

· Functional Behavior Assessment

· Assistive Technology (voice output communication aids)

· Focused Intervention Practice

· Comprehensive Treatment Models (TEACCH, EIBI)

(Kirk, et al, 2015, pp. 154-161)

Emotional/Behavioral Disability

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Hearing Impairment/Deaf

Intellectual Disability

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Learning Disability

Developmental Delay

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Multiple Disabilities

“Concomitant impairments (such as intellectual and developmental disabilities—blindness or intellectual and developmental disabilities—orthopedic impairment) that result in severe educational needs that require special services” (Kirk et al, 2015, p.423).

Orthopedic Impairment

“A severe orthopedic impairment that adversely affects a child’s educational performance (e.g., cerebral palsy, amputations, and fractures or burns that cause contractures)” (Kirk et al, 2015, p.423)

EXCEPTIONALITY CHART

EXCEPTIONALITY
&
DEFINITION

CRITERIA FOR

SERVICES

CHARACTERISTICS

GENERAL TEACHING METHODS/

INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES/ TECHNOLOGY

Other Health Impairment

“Limited strength, vitality, or alertness, including heightened alertness to environmental stimuli, that are due to chronic or acute health problems such as asthma, attention deficit disorders, diabetes, epilepsy, cystic fibrosis, ,heart conditions, hemophilia, lead poisoning, leukemia, nephritis, ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, rheumatic fever, sickle cell anemia, or Tourette syndrome and that require special educational services” (Kirk et al, 2015, p.423).

Speech-Language Impairment

Complete the remaining sections of the Exceptionality Chart, using information found in the Kirk, et al text and other credible sources. The completed sections are there for review, as well as to set an example for the content and formatting of the entire chart. Complete all sections accurately and fully. No vague or incomplete information.

Required application of correct APA formatting in the areas of title page, citations, and Reference page.
Use attached form for assignment.
Here is a video to assist with the assignment as well: https://watch.liberty.edu/media/t/0_a53smfcw

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