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IDEA Disability Category Comparison Template
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Autism |
Autism is a developmental disability that affects communication (verbal and nonverbal) and social skills. |
-Difficulty communicating and interpreting motives and cues of others -Not comfortable with change -Poor social skills -May engage in the same activity over and over (SARRC, n.d.) |
The causes of Autism are not clear, but has something to do with brain development before birth |
Autism is one of the fastest growing disabilities. Prevalence has changed to 1 in 68 children in U.S. (Autism Society, 2016, para. 2) |
Difficulty with written expression. Reading comprehension, math problem solving, fine and gross motor skills may also be affected, over and under selective attention |
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Deaf-Blind |
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Deafness |
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Developmental Delay |
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Emotional Disturbance |
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Hearing Impairment |
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Intellectual Disability |
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Multiple Disabilities |
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Orthopedic Impairment |
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Other Health Impairment |
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Specific Learning Disability |
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Speech or Language Impairment |
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Traumatic Brain Injury |
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Visual Impairment Including Blindness |
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