Children with intellectual disability face challenges that affect all the family members and both internal and external relationships. Intellectual disability is defined as mental retardation, involves significant either mild or significant impairments in intellectual functioning. It might cause limitations in adaptive behaviour and cognitive reasoning that begin prior to the age of 18 (AAIDD, 2010) . This situation exists even after the context of community environment and mental limitations are measured and considered (Schalock, et al., 2007). Adaptive behaviour such as personal…
In this essay I am going to write why the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed, who wrote it and passed it, when it was passed, where it was passed, and also how it relates to the construction industry. I also want to write, in this essay, what people are affected by this law.…
If children suffer from poor health or a physical disability or impairment, this may restrict their developmental opportunities. For example, a child who has a medical condition or impairment may be less able to participate in some activities then other children. This may initially affect physical development but may also restrict social activities, for example on the playground. The child’s emotional development may also be affected, depending on their awareness of their needs and the extent to which they are affected. It is important that adults in school are aware of…
Every child is unique and different. We will never encounter two children exactly the same. They have physical, emotional, and cultural differences. In a “normal” family these differences are things like blonde hair and blue eyes compared to brown hair and green eyes. There may be one child that is laid back and another that cries bloody murder at the very thought of a paper cut. In this profile of a disabled student the differences that I encountered were much more diverse than that. I will talk about the physical, emotional and cognitive, and socio-emotional development of the student. I will also talk about the things that I found out while in the classroom.…
In nineteen ninety Congress passed the Americans with Disabilities Act. This act was established in order to eliminate discrimination of people with disabilities and to break down barriers in society that limits the freedom a disabled person. According to Section 2 Subsection A part one, "some 43,000,000 Americans have one or more physical or mental disabilities, and this number is increasing as the population as a whole is growing older." As the number suggests there are a lot of people that would be classified as disabled making this act very important. This paper will look at the Americans with Disabilities Act as how it pertains to helping people with disabilities based on who is covered, what are their rights, and what legal actions they have if they believe they have been discriminated against.…
Without nondisabled students the children won’t be viewed as “different” in a bad way. They will always be different, but they will learn that it isn’t bad that they are different. This can help boost the children’s confidence and self-esteem, as well as help them become more tolerant at the cause of all of the other people around them with different disabilities.…
The Impact of Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 2004, on the Education of Children with Disabilities…
The need for Human Services professionals to assist parents in advocating for their children to receive appropriate services and to assist in the process has become a necessary task. This paper will discuss the role of the advocate in assisting parents through the difficult process of an IEP and to ensure that the child receives the services and resources needed at the school.…
The SEN (Special Educational Needs) Code of Practice 2001 is derived from the Disability and Discrimination Act, and is built on the principle that, as far as is foreseeable, pupils with SEN should be educated in mainstream facilities. Schools and local authorities are therefore required to take a ‘graduated’ approach to SEN, with attention being on prevention rather than adversity and this Code of Practice provides practical advice in doing this.…
This first chapter introduces you to an area of education that has greatly affected the lives of countless children in positive way. Together we will take a look at the radical change of thought that has taken place, not only in this country, but also in other parts of the world. This, in turn, has influenced our understanding of how we identify children who require special needs. Here you will see the unfolding scenario that greatly affects all of us as we are being introduced to various groups who are directly or indirectly associated with these children. They include parents, educators, legislators, and even our leaders. But in the very central spotlight are the children who are exceptional or…
Inclusion varies widely among school districts. Decisions about the placement of a student with special needs are made on a case by case basis. Inclusion can be thought of as another form of differentiated learning. It provides an educational setting that best meets the child’s needs. Students with autism may need full or partial inclusion or could need a resource room setting. The decision is often made using factors such as: the child’s age, academic level, ability to communicate and their behavioral support needs (Sansosti and Sansosti, 2012). Students with high functioning autism are generally included for more time than those with lower functioning autism.…
We also treat each child as an individual – not all children develop at exactly the same rate as each other , this is also an important aspect of an inclusive setting.…
Disability, all children are unique with individual needs; special needs may affect development. External factors such as physical environment or attitudes of others may hinder or help those with special…
E. g.” A child who has a medical condition or impairment may be less able to participate in some activities than other children. This may initially affect physical development, but may also restrict social activities.…
In the article Voice of Inclusion: From My Friend, Ro Vargo, by Rosalind Vargo and Joe Vargo, they gave an in-depth description on how their child Ro endured during her school journey of life. Even though, there may have been challenges along Ro’s way. Ro obviously, did not let any challenge keep her from fitting in and being a part of the society like everyone else. I have a personal connection with what Ro’s parents were experiencing. I have two sons one with ADD and the other with ADHD, the school at first wanted to isolate them. However, because of the IEP programs now at the schools my sons were able to be a part of the regular classes and interact with their fellow peers. According to the authors of, Disorders of Childhood: Development and Psychopathology, Parritz and Troy…