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Special Education GACE
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10
Education
Not Applicable
08/16/2012

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Term
Receptive Language Disorder
Definition
-affects ability to understand spoken, and sometimes written language
-difficulty with speech and organizing their thoughts
-problems with verbal speech and writing
-associated with dyslexia, ADD, & autism
-difficulty learning & retaining vocab
Term
Cerebral Palsy
Definition
-group of disorders that involve brain and nervous system: moevement, learning, hearing, seeing and thinking
-swisting/ jerking of hands and feet, tremors, unsteady gait, loss of coordination, floppy muscles
-decreased intelligence, speech, hearing, and vision problems
-difficulty eating/swallowing, vmiting, constipation, drooling, slow growth, irregular breathing
Term
Mild Intellectual Disablity
Definition
-2-4 years behind or 2-3 standard deviations below norm
-IQ under 70-75
-short attention span, memory difficulty, delay in speech development
-may have behavior problems, immature, OCD, lack verbal/nonverbal clues
-clumsy, simple language with short sentences
-weak confidence and easily frustrated

Helpful tips: use simple, short, uncomplicated sentences. Repeat instructions, remove distractions, provide encouraging and supportive learning environment
Term
Aspberger's Syndrome
Definition
-Austism disorder (ASD)
-significant difficulties in social interaction, restrictive & repetitive patterns of behavior & interest
-sometimes clumsy & atypical use of language
-lack nonverbal communication skills, ltd empathy
-dislike changes in routine, lack convo skills, lack tone, pitch and accent
-avoid eye contact or stare, unusual facial expressions
-repetitive rituals, formal/monotone speech
-heightened sensitivity to sound, taste, texture
Term
Autism
Definition
-Most severe form of ASD
-impaired social interaction, lack social cues and empathy
-repetitive movements, sometimes self-abuse
-speak later in life, sometimes in 3rd person, no eye contact, sterotyped, repetitive speech
-fail to make social relationships
-skilll-oriented training helps develp social/language skills
Term
Rett Syndrome
Definition
-disorder of nervous system that leads to dvelopmental reversals, exp. expressive language and hand use.
-usually girls
-apraxia, breathing problems, drooling, floppy limbs, learning disabilities, scoliosis, shaky gat, seizures, slow head growth, loss of social skills, severe language development problems
Term
Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
Definition
develop normally to age 3 or 4, then over a few months lose language, motor, social, and other skills learned
-delay/ lack of spoken speech, impaired nonverbal behaviors, conversational problems, lack of play, loss of bowel/bladder control
-poor communication skills, motor and social skills, problems forming relationships
Term
PDD-NOS Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Definition
-difficulties with social skills and communication
-want to make social connections, but difficult, more close to parents
-literal thinking, difficulty w/ facial expressions, empathy, sarcasm, and figurative speech
-difficulty with pronouns
Term
Tourette Syndrome
Definition
-multiple physical tics and atleast one vocal tic
-tics include blinking, throat clearing, coughing, sniffing, and facial movements
Term
Fragile X Syndrome
Definition
-genetic condition involving a change in X Chromosome
-most common form of mental retardation in boys
-delay in crawling, hand clapping/biting
-hyperactive, impulsive, mental retardation, speech and language delay, tend to avoid eye contact
-flat feet, flexible joints, low muscle tone LG body, LG forehead or ears with prominent jaw, long face, soft skin
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