Objectives

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PHYSICAL DISABILITIES AND HEALTH IMPAIRMENTS 1. List the key components of the federal definition of orthopedic impairment and other health impairments. 2. Discuss why there are more children with physical impairments and health care needs than those receiving services under those categories. 3. Compare and contrast a chronic condition and an acute condition that adversely affects educational performance. 4. Define and describe the types of physical disabilities discussed in this chapter.

ATTENTION-DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER 1. List the defining characteristics of ADHD 2. Describe the eligibility requirements for a student with ADHD in order to receive special educational services under existing categories or through Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act 3. List the possible causes of ADHD. 4. Describe the two main treatment approaches for ADHD.

CHARACTERISTICS 1. List the two characteristics that some children with physical disabilities and other health impairments share 2. List the two factors that affect the impact of a physical disability or a health impairment on child’s functioning.

EDUCATIONAL APPROACHES 1. Describe other professional’s roles and responsibilities. 2. Discuss why collaboration and team work are especially important with this population of exceptional children 3. Identify environmental modifications and assistive technology necessary to enable more full participation in school

EDUCATIONAL PLACEMENT ALTERNATIVES 1. Identify and provide examples of the continuum of educational placement alternatives for children with physical impairments and special health care needs