Resource File (RF)

SECTION DESCRIPTION

TASKS TO COMPLETE

1. Disability Name, Type & Category

The student will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of diverse family and community characteristics by learning names, nicknames, categories, and types of disabilities to include in a Word document (Standard 2a). 

Disability

· Name

· Type

· Category

Optional:

Provide a photo or drawing that shows the disability/exceptionality in the box.

2. Causes & Statistical Data

The student will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of diverse family and community characteristics by knowing cause(s) of one disability and the prevalence of children affected in the population then include in a Word document. (NAEYC Standard 2a). 

· List the research-based cause(s).

· Include the source where you found it in APA style.

· Include statistical data to describe the prevalence of this disability in children.

Optional:

Provide a table or graph to show the statistical data. You may create it or copy and paste it from a reliable source. Reference your source in APA style.

3. Treatments &  Therapies 

The student will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the multiple influences on early development and learning by describing how having a disability may affect a child’s development and learning. (NAEYC Standard 1b).  

· Name and discuss a combination of at least 4 traditional and alternative treatments or therapies specific to the disability you chose.

Optional:

Provide a visual example or graphic of one treatment/therapy for the exceptionality.

4. Implications on a Child’s Development and Learning 

The student will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the multiple influences on early development and learning by describing how having a disability may affect a child’s development and learning. (NAEYC Standard 1b).  

How might a disability affect a child’s early development and learning in the five developmental domains? (Be sure to include a statement if a domain would not be affected.)

· physical  

· motor 

· cognitive  

· communication  

· social-emotional

Optional:

Include a  table or chart to visually display the effects of the exceptionality upon a child’s five developmental domains.

5. Implications on the Family Members

The student will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of diverse family and community characteristics by researching how families can be impacted by having a child in the family with an exceptionality (NAEYC Standard 2a). 

· List four ways families (immediate and extended) are impacted by having a child with your chosen disability. Consider both the struggles and the positive impacts.

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Optional:

Include a video link or podcast link that relates to the impacts of the exceptionality upon immediate and extended family members.