Carol Ann Heath, Ed.D. Children with Disabilities, Q and A, Special Education, Topic of the Day, Uncategorized

CDC Study Pinpoints Prevalence Of Intellectual Disability – Disability Scoop

Researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are offering up a new estimate of the number of American children with intellectual disability.
— Read on www.disabilityscoop.com/2021/01/21/cdc-study-pinpoints-prevalence-of-intellectual-disability/29160/

Nationwide the CDC found 1.2% of children 8 years old had IQ scores 70 or below, qualifying these children for the traditional diagnosis of intellectual disability diagnosis. The majority, 78%, had mild intellectual disability, suggesting that many of these children can participate in educational opportunities within the regular classroom and ultimately will likely live within the community.

Nearly 12% were classified as having moderate intellectual disability and 1% are considered severe and profoundly disabled. These children require extensive modifications of the school curriculum and specially trained personnel. As adults these children with require specialized housing and support for daily functional skills.

This study also found that intellectual disability is twice as likely in boys, than girls, and in children of color when compared to white children. Nearly 39% of these children had autism.

Carol Ann Heath, Ed.D. Children with Disabilities, Q and A, Special Education

Ed Department Reminds Schools Of IDEA Obligations During Pandemic – Disability Scoop

Parents of children with disabilities have had significant interruptions in their children’s delivery of IEP services. School systems have a continuing obligation to provide services. Some will provide a combination of virtual and in person. While this is very difficult for many children and families, the services must be consistent with services provided to all children.

With an unprecedented school year underway, federal officials are weighing in yet again on how educators ought to be serving students with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
— Read on www.disabilityscoop.com/2020/10/05/ed-department-reminds-schools-of-idea-obligations-during-pandemic/29019/

Carol Ann Heath, Ed.D. Children with Disabilities, Early Intervention Services, Q and A, Special Education

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Learning about special education and early intervention services can be a challenge for parents and the general public. With many years of experience providing services and administering programs, as well as preparing teachers for their careers, it is natural to provide information and support through my accumulated resources and knowledge. As this is developed, materials and resources will be available. In addition, a Q and A option will be developed and available.