Drop-in #5

By: Katie Haley

Special Needs

Introduction

There are many people who are different from you in your school, neighborhood, and in the world. You can probably look around and conclude that no two people are the same. There are some people with special needs who are placed in a mainstreamed classroom so that they may benefit from the same educational opportunities as you. Each and every one of you should be making efforts to get to know and understand people who are different from you. Understanding the differences of others can help you become a well rounded person. Today we are going to focus a few different types of disorders so that we are more aware of the differences of others.

Activity

1. Go to this website, PE Links 4U, and read the article abstracts concerning

-Mental Retardation

- Autism

-Learning Disorders

- Language Disorders and Academic Skills Disorders

- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

2. After you have read each abstract listed above, complete the following quizzes on each disorder.

Mental Retardation

1. Name two common causes of Downs Syndrome.

2. Who is more likely to be affected by Downs Syndrome, boys or girls?

3. Name three other disorders that can cause Downs Syndrome.

4. When do external causes occur? Name three.

5. Can exercise help adjust poor behavior in children with Downs Syndrome.

Autism

1. Give a definition of Autism.

2. Name three difficulties that a child with Autism may encounter.

3. Who is more likely to be affected by Autism, boys or girls?

4. What is said to decrease self-stimulatory behavior in Autistic children?

5. Name two affects of the medication used to treat Autism.

Learning Disorders

1. What is the name of the Act that was passed in 1990 that requires that schools provide special education for students with Learning Disabilities?

2. Name three common learning disabilities.

3. Name the different types of programs that should be created for students with Learning Disabilities.

4. Name two results of increased self-esteem.

Learning Disorders and Academic Skills Disorders

1. Name the challenges that a Language Disabled may face.

2. Name three examples of Academic Skills Disorders.

3. What is the percentage of children affected with Dyslexia?

4. What are some of the problems that Dyslexia causes?

5. What is Dyscalculia?

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

1. What is ADHD?

2. What kinds of difficulties do hyperactive children encounter?

3. What are the consequences of ADHD?

4. In what years can the problems associated with ADHD be enhanced?

5. Can ADHD be treated with medication?

*If you have any questions please ask the teacher.

*Also, after you have completed all of the questions above, please submit your answers to the teacher.