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The nation’s special education law, Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), defines the term “child with disability” to include 14 specific disability terms. Addressed here are the categories reflective of student with IESPs attending Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of NY, including speech and language impairment, autism spectrum disorder, learning disability (and resources for specific disabilities), and other health impairment (e.g., ADHD). The resources provided are intended to deepen educators' knowledge and understanding of each disability as well as provide strategies to support students with diverse learning needs in inclusion classrooms.
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General Information Related to Disabilities
General Information Related to Disabilities
”Dear Teacher: Heartfelt Advice for Teachers from Students”
In this video created by The National Center for Learning Disabilities specific learning disability areas (e.g., dyslexia, dysgraphia) are explained.
Extensive resources for educators on a range of topics related to special education and students with disabilities.
Executive-Summary_Fin__03142017.pdfA snapshot overview of the state of learning disabilities from the National Center for Learning Disabilities.
blueprint-students-disabilities-special-education-june-2019.pdfThis blueprint from the NYS Office of Special Education provides eight guiding principles for educating students with disabilities in New York State.
Speech and Language Impairment
Speech and Language Impairment
This Reading Rockets article offers educators practical guidance and discusses the implications of language/communication disorders in other areas of cognitive and academic learning.
From We Are Teachers, this website includes information related to the developmental stages of language development, an infographic and description of language disorders and suggested strategies for teachers to implement in the classroom.
Autism
Autism
This tool kit from Autism Speaks provides information about autism and promotes acceptance and understanding by all members of the learning community for students with autism.
This Reading Rockets article discusses the challenges that students with higher functioning autism experience and strategies focusing on supporting students in the areas of social-emotional, sensory, and academic skills.
Components of the Autism Focused.pdfAutism Focused Intervention Resources and Modules presents essential information for educators in evidence-based practices (including video modules) for teaching students on the autism spectrum-the webpage includes sample lessons and activities for specific grades K-8.
This Reading Rockets article provides pragmatic ideas and strategies to facilitate learning for students on the autism spectrum in inclusion classrooms.
proactive-strategies-autism.pdfThis guide delineates (antecedent) strategies to use to prevent or avoid problem dysregulation from occurring with students on the autism spectrum.
The focus of this toolkit from Autism Speaks is to promote acceptance and understanding by all members of the learning community for students with autism. The toolkit also includes suggestions for implementing proactive behavior strategies and interventions to improve students’ social emotional development.
Specific Learning Disabilities
Specific Learning Disabilities
This YouTube video addresses the research and various misconceptions about dyslexia, specifically the correlation between intelligence and reading ability.
This video from Understood explains research about dyslexia and the effect on the brain when a child achieves the ability to read.
The International Dyslexia Association website includes extensive resources on dyslexia and a specific section focused on resources teaching reading and writing skills (e.g., structured literacy, read and writing infographics and fact sheets).
Handbook-Dyslexia in the Classroom.pdfAn additional resource from the International Dyslexia Association, Dyslexia In the Classroom: What Every Teacher Needs to Know, including classroom strategies, tips, and tools.
This Reading Rockets article explains what dysgraphia is and provides techniques for students who struggle with dysgraphia.
This Understood article explores the Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD) strategy for encouraging students with dysgraphia to write.
The Child Mind Institute explains auditory processing disorder-a co-occurring disorder which can affect students with other disabilities-e.g., learning disabilities and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
An additional resource from the Child Mind Institute includes multiple links, resources, and recommendations to maximize students’ learning who present auditory processing challenges.
Other Health Impairment- ADHD
Other Health Impairment- ADHD
ADDitude offers articles, fact sheets, and strategies for teaching students with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) comprehensive website dedicated to ADHD-description and explanation of the diagnosis, treatment, and co-occurring conditions of ADHD.
ADHD_and_Coexisting_Conditions.pdfFact sheet developed by CHADD illustrating the different types of ADHD and information on ADHD and coexisting conditions.
This Edutopia article suggests behavioral strategies to support students with ADHD during remote learning.
ATTN_04_2020_Meltdowns.pdfThis article highlights the underlying causes of challenging behaviors exhibited by students with ADHD and how to support the development of appropriate behavioral skills.
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