Exam (elaborations)
special needs appropriate practices 2023/2024 already graded A+
- Course
- Institution
special needs appropriate practices 2023/2024 already graded A+
[Show more]
Content preview
special needs appropriate practicesAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - ANSLegislation passed in 1990 that prohibits
discrimination against people with disabilities. Under this Act, discrimination against a disabled
person is illegal in employment, transportation, public accommodations, communications and
government activities.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) - ANSA special education law that requires
schools to educate students with disabilities in least restrictive environments to the greatest
extent of their abilities using plans tailored to the individual needs of the students.
If a parent shares a child's IEP or IFSP with you, you must observe IDEA's provisions on
confidentiality and ethics: - ANS-IDEA specifies that each state must have policies and
procedures to ensure confidentiality of any personal information collected under IDEA.
-The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) also specifies what is allowable
access to educational records.
-Educational institutions are required to obtain permission from parents before disclosing
information to anyone other than education officials.
-If a family discloses to you that a child is receiving services, or shares the child's IFSP or IEP,
treat this information as confidential.
-Sharing information is the decision of the parents/guardians. Get their permission in writing
prior to sharing information with a child's teachers.
The ADA directs that children with disabilities have first claim on open care slots and can
bypass any waiting lists. - ANSfalse
Family home child care providers do not have to comply with the ADA as long as they are
operating in a "wholly-owned" private residence. - ANSfalse
If a child has developmental disabilities, the ADA allows the child care center to decide to assign
the child to a classroom with younger children of similar abilities. - ANSfalse
Child care centers that do not accept vouchers or other subsidies are specifically excused from
the requirements of the ADA, although they may comply voluntarily. - ANSfalse
A child care center may refuse to enroll a child with HIV-positive status under the "direct threat"
provision of the ADA. - ANSfalse
Child care centers run by churches, mosques, or synagogues are subject to the provisions of
the ADA because they are public accommodations. - ANSfalse
, A child care center can impose a direct "special services surcharge" on the parents of a child
with disabilities to cover services required by the ADA. - ANSfalse
If a child care center has a standing policy of not administering medications to children, it can
refuse to give medications to a child with disabilities. - ANSfalse
The "undue hardship" provision of the ADA allows a child care center to reject children with
disabilities if accepting them would raise the center's insurance rates. - ANSfalse
Privately-owned businesses (including many child care centers) occupying facilities constructed
before the ADA was passed in 1990 enjoy a "grandfather" clause that exempts them from
making accessibility modifications. - ANSfalse
Developmental disabilities can be caused by illness, injury, birth defect, or abuse. Here are
some examples: - ANS-*Congenital disorders* are any diseases, disorders, or abnormalities
that were present when the child was born. Examples include cystic fibrosis and congenital
heart defects.
-*Genetic/chromosomal abnormalities* happen when the number or structure of a baby's
chromosomes is not normal. Down syndrome is caused by a chromosomal abnormality.
-*Sensory impairment* refers to deafness, blindness, deafblindness, and any other disorder or
disease of the five senses.
-Sometimes, disorders are due to exposure to toxic substances, for example fetal alcohol
spectrum disorders, which can cause life-long hearing and vision problems, intellectual
disabilities, and physical deformities.
-Disorders due to injury or illness can also cause developmental disability. For example, a head
injury can cause problems with memory and calculation, which might cause a delay in a child's
ability to add and subtract.
guideline 1: - ANSparents and family members are the first teachers in a child's life
guideline 2: - ANSall families are unique and caregivers should solicit their input to fully
understand the needs of a child in care
guideline 3: - ANSa provider's role with the family is as a professional and assistant
guideline 4: - ANSpositive family involvement is a relationship built on trust and over time
guideline 5: - ANSrecognize the family's strengths and methods of coping
guideline 6: - ANSthis relationship exists for the child
key strategies for family involvement - ANS-Write letters to parents
-Keep an updated bulletin board
-Send home daily reports on activities
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Ashley96. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
72042 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now