Who are special education students?
The greatest challenge that many children with disabilities face are
the myths that they cannot succeed in school. When students with disabilities
– even those with severe disabilities – receive appropriate
instruction, they grow academically and socially.
Students with disabilities who receive special education instruction
and related services vary greatly in their needs and backgrounds.
- Like all children, they differ from one another in ability, age,
learning style, and personality.
- Students with disabilities come from all cultural backgrounds and
may speak languages other than English.
- They all have unique learning needs based on their disabilities
that require a number of special education and related services, such
as specially designed instruction, adapted materials, speech-language
therapy, or adaptive physical education.
- Some students with disabilities have cognitive impairments, such
as mental retardation, which can range from mild to profound.
- Others have learning disabilities that require specific teaching
strategies, including accommodations and modifications to the general
education curriculum.
- Still other students have physical disabilities that require the
use of wheelchairs or other assistive devices.
- Some students' impairments are sensory, such as hearing loss and
vision impairments.
- Others have emotional conditions.
- In addition, chronic health problems and multiple disabilities can
complicate learning for some.
Next:
Learn more about the demand for
special educators and typical salaries
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