The Different Kinds of Disabilities
Physical----a physical disability affects the body & may impact mobility, dexterity, or overall physical function
Mental----a mental disability affects cognitive functioning, including how a person thinks, learns, & remembers
Psychiatric----a psychiatric disability affects mood, thinking, or behavior & may impact daily functioning
Learning disabilities-----a learning disability affects the ability to acquire, process, or retain information in typical ways
Developmental----a developmental disability affects growth, communication, social skills, or behavior. It often begins in childhood & can last a lifetime.
Developmental Disabilities Include: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Fragile X Syndrome, Down Syndrome, Intellectual Disability, Epilepsy
Learning Disabilities Include: Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, Language Processing Disorder, Auditory Processing Disorder, Nonverbal learning disabilities, Visual Perceptual/Visual Motor Deficit
The 13 Categories of Students with Disabilities
1 Orthopedic Impairment----A severe injury or disorder of the bones, muscles, or joints that limits a student's movement.
Examples: Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Amputations
2 Intellectual Disability-----Significantly below average general intellectual functioning that affects adaptive behavior.
Examples: Learning difficulty, Down Syndrome, Developmental Delay
3 Speech Language Impairment----A communication disorder that affects a student's ability to speak, understand, or use language effectively.
Examples: apraxia of speech, language delay, stuttering
4 Autism----A developmental disability that affects social skills, communication, behavior, interests, & activities
Examples: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
5 Hearing Impairment----An impairment in hearing, whether permanent or fluctuating, that affects a student's ability to process sound.
Examples: deafness, hard of hearing
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