SED 6102Chrctrstcs of Stdnts W/dsblts

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In this course students examine the characteristics of students with disabilities specified under IDEA, including Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Speech and Language Impairment, Visual Impairment, Emotional Disturbance, Orthopedic Impairment, Intellectual Disability, and Other Health Impairments. Emphasis is placed on collaboration in the referral process, the architecture of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), and the important role educators play in identifying individual learner characteristics to design instructional and behavioral interventions and ensure that they are receiving the services they need to achieve educational outcomes.