Autism Spectrum Disorder
According to special education eligibility criteria, Autism means a developmental disability significantly affecting verbal and nonverbal communication and social interaction, generally evident before age three, and adversely affecting a child's …
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurological disorder that can be very challenging for students in the classroom. It often affects a child's ability to pay attention, sit still, think flexibly, plan projects, complete tasks, and …
Specific Learning Disability
A specific learning disability is a neurologically-based processing disorder that can interfere with learning basic skills such as reading, writing, or math. It can also interfere with higher level skills such as organization, time planning, …
Intellectual Disability
An intellectual disability is characterized by significantly below average intellectual functioning and adaptive functioning manifested during the developmental period, and significantly affecting a child's educational performance. Other factors …
Emotional Disturbance
An emotional disturbance is a commonly used umbrella term for a number of different mental disorders. Emotional disturbances can affect a student's physical, social, and cognitive skills. Some of the characteristics and behaviors seen in children …
