Praxis 5543 Latest Update Graded A+

Praxis 5543 Latest Update Graded A+ Communication Delay A delay in a child's ability to communicate both verbally and non-verbally, as well as their ability to demonstrate an understanding of others' communication with them Social/Emotional Delay A delay in a child's ability to make friends, create relationships with peers, teachers, and parents, be able to express one's emotions and understand the emotions of others Development delay Affects children 2-8. Identified by students having delay in one or more of following areas: cognitive, physical, communication, social/emotional Cognitive Delay When a child does not reach certain milestones around thinking, problem solving, reasoning, understanding, and remembering Physical Delay When a child does not reach certain milestones in their gross motor (sitting, standing, walking, etc.) and fine motor skills (using hands and fingers to feed oneself, draw, get dressed, etc.) Developmental Screening A quick test that assesses the child's skill level and if the child needs further testing Developmental Evaluations A more in-depth assessment that is generally given by a psychologist Causes of Developmental Delays Genetic (ex: down's syndrome) or Environmental (ex: pre-mature, fetal alcohol, etc.) Classroom Management Provide structure and routines Predictable and smooth routines Practice, practice, practice Use consistent language, cues and levels when teaching new skills Challenge students to do age-appropriate activities Hold students to same behavioral standards as students without delays Qualifying disabilities for services Autism Emotional Disturbance Hearing Impairments (including deafness) Mental Retardation (Intellectual Disability) Orthopedic Impairments Other Health Impairment Speech of Language Impairment Traumatic Brain Injury Visual Impairment General Characteristics of Autism Limited response to social interactions (mild) Patterns of self-stimulating physical behavior (flapping hands/arms, rolling on carpet, etc.) A limit to their ability to communicate Do not interact with peers Rarely maintain or give eye-contact Have a tendency to be very literal Can have severe Intellectual Disabilities Diagnosing Autism Autism Behavior Checklist (ABC) Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS) Behavioral or Functional assessment that determine when and where behaviors occur as well as what environmental changes may influence them Causes of Autism No definitive causes General Characteristics of Emotional Disturbance Inability to learn that cannot be explained by intellectual, sensory, or health reasons Poor social skills Delay in emotional or behavioral development A diagnosis of mental illness such as bi-polar disorder or schizophrenia Diagnosing Emotional Disturbance Extensive assessments on the cognitive, behavioral, neurological and physical abilities of the student Causes