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Special Needs
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Allows disabled and non disabled children to gain skills in interacting with each other. |
| Communication | Common type of special needs |
| Accommodations | Changes made in the classroom specially made for someone who is disabled or non disabled. |
| IEP | To secure that each child receives an appropriate education. |
| Asthma | Coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath |
| Stuttering | Repetitions, hesitations, and prolongations in the child's speech. |
| Spina Bifida | Results when the bones of the spine fail to grow |
| Cystic Fibrosis | A hereditary disease that occurs almost from birth that involves serious lung infections. |
| Cerebral Palsy | A non progressive condition that is result of damage to the brain. |
| Arthritis | A condition that results from inflammation of joints and surrounding tissue. |
| Hearing Loss | A problem in one or more parts of the ear. |
| Visual Impairment | Any eye or nerve prevents people from seeing normally. |
| Chronic Health Disorder | An illness that persist over a period of time. |