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        Learning Disabilities
        What is Expressive Language?
        What is Expressive Language?
        Is the ability to wield vocabulary and weave words together into sentences to get your point across. It covers literacy and communication (asking for things, making comments, getting people’s attention). People with expressive language disorder have difficulty expressing their thoughts and ideas.
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        What is the Least-Restrictive Environment (LRE)?
        What is the Least-Restrictive Environment (LRE)?
        Ensures that children with disabilities do not become unnecessarily segregated from their peers who attend general education classes. This means that, as much as reasonably possible, children with disabilities should be educated with those who do not have disabilities to reduce the chances of their feeling isolated.
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        What does Zero Reject Mean?
        What does Zero Reject Mean?
        States that no child with disabilities will go without a free public education that is appropriate for them; to disallow them this education is to violate their constitutional rights.
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        What is Asperger’s Syndrome?
        What is Asperger’s Syndrome?
        This condition is considered to be a form of high-functioning autism with fewer of the language and cognitive deficits. Many of these children primarily struggle with social interactions and an inability to recognize the nonverbal cues of the people around them. However, it may also present itself with a delay
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        What is Aphasia?
        What is Aphasia?
        Students with this disorder have a significantly impaired ability to understand or communicate with those around them. This can make the classroom setting more difficult for both the student and the teacher. Fortunately, there are plenty of tools available to help make learning and communicating easier for everyone. Assistive technology
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        What is Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)?
        What is Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)?
        Students with this disorder often struggle to stay focused on lessons, to perform time-consuming tasks, and to follow instructions during class. Educators can become frustrated by the amount of class time spent prompting students or redirecting them to little avail. However, assistive technology may provide students with the solutions they
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        What is an Individualized Service Plan (ISP)?
        What is an Individualized Service Plan (ISP)?
        An ISP is a plan for getting an individual the support and services he or she needs. If your child attends public school, he or she will have an IEP (individualized education plan). However, those children with special needs who attend private schools will need to get an ISP from
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        What is Cerebral Palsy?
        What is Cerebral Palsy?
        Is a complicated condition characterized by difficulty with movement. It may cause low muscle tone, poor muscle control, or issues with posture and balance. Every individual can have different symptoms as a result of the brain damage that caused the cerebral palsy to develop. All of these symptoms can make
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        What is an Articulation Disorder?
        What is an Articulation Disorder?
        A disorder characterized by extraordinary challenges when it comes to forming the sounds of everyday communication. This may be due to a structural problem with the mouth or a motor-based issue. Collectively, these difficulties are considered to be articulation disorders. They can make classroom education extremely hard for both teachers
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        What is a Developmental Delay?
        What is a Developmental Delay?
        This broad issue can cover any possible milestone that a child doesn’t meet according to the expected timeline, including speech or movement. While children with developmental delays can still be successful, it will require some additional help from patient teachers. Educators would do well to research the available assistive technology
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